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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three Isak Dinesen, Chapters 33-36: Amor Fati; Seven Gothic Tales; In a Dark Wood; Out of Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic did Thomas suggest for Dinesen's writing during this period?
(a) Africa.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Romance.
(d) Adventure.

2. Dinesen was always interested in writing and ________________.
(a) riding horses.
(b) cooking.
(c) drawing.
(d) sculpting.

3. What happened to Dinesen after the death of her sister?
(a) She went into a deep depression.
(b) She immersed herself in her studies.
(c) She tried to kill herself.
(d) She and her remaining sister drifted apart.

4. What could Dinesen not tolerate in Bror?
(a) His political beliefs.
(b) His infidelity.
(c) His religion.
(d) His carelessness with money.

5. While in Africa, Dinesen became an accomplished _____________________.
(a) philosopher.
(b) musician.
(c) hunter.
(d) politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sometimes Denys would show Dinesen movies about __________________.

2. What was the result of the disease's impact on Dinesen?

3. Which war further strained Dinesen's relations with the aristocratic landowners in Africa?

4. Most of Dinesen's work was created in which literary style?

5. Dinesen was adamant about not living her life _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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