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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. Dinesen found that female students at the Copenhagen Royal Academy ____________________.
(a) dropped out more frequently than males.
(b) were treated as if they were biding their time until marriage.
(c) swooned easily at their male instructors.
(d) were more likely to study on weekends.

2. In which of the following arts was Dinesen NOT adept?
(a) Prose.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Culinary.
(d) Poetry.

3. The person in #39 had a disregard for _________________.
(a) friendships.
(b) risks.
(c) money.
(d) religion.

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

5. In what year was the work in #6 created?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1937.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Dinesen fall in love?

2. What was Dinesen's nickname?

3. What was one of Dinesen's routine activities?

4. What was the wish that Dinesen's aunt had for Dinesen?

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

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