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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. Who did Wilhelm Dinesen marry?
(a) Irma Weisenheimer.
(b) Ingeborg Westenholz.
(c) Inga Westendorff.
(d) Inger Stevens.

2. Who was Dinesen's younger sister?
(a) Eva.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Elaine.
(d) Eleanor.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Dinesen upon her return to her parents' home in Denmark?
(a) Hypersensitive.
(b) Amiable.
(c) Bad-tempered.
(d) Selfish.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Denys?
(a) Emotional and clinging.
(b) Dinesen's soul mate.
(c) A confirmed bachelor.
(d) Anxious to be a father.

5. Where did Dinesen go when she needed a break from her life for awhile?
(a) China.
(b) America.
(c) Denmark.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a cherished event in family life when Dinesen was growing up?

2. Some of Dinesen's letters to her family hinted at _____________________.

3. With whom did Dinesen spend most of her time during her childhood?

4. In what type of business was Wilhelm Dinesen involved?

5. In what year did Dinesen leave for Africa?

(see the answer key)

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