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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four Pellegrina, Chapters 47-52: Baksheesh; Echoes;.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could be said for the characters in Dinesen's stories?
(a) They were one-dimensional.
(b) They lived for themselves.
(c) They were evil.
(d) They were very religious.

2. With which relative did Dinesen develop a conflict?
(a) Aunt Bess.
(b) Aunt Betty.
(c) Aunt Belinda.
(d) Aunt Beryl.

3. What did Dinesen and Bror raise on their farm?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Vegetables.

4. What was the only activity that Dinesen and Bror enjoyed doing together?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Playing pool.
(c) Going on safari.
(d) Hosting dinner parties.

5. Dinesen was ___________________ in the classic sense.
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Contemporary.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Gothic.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Denys die?

2. Who was Thomas?

3. What happened to Dinesen after the death of her sister?

4. What award was Dinesen nominated for many times but did not win?

5. What topic did Thomas suggest for Dinesen's writing during this period?

(see the answer key)

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