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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three Isak Dinesen, Chapters 37-40: Winter's Tales; Life in a Cage; Heretics; Death of a Centaur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Dinesen more attracted to her father's family?
(a) They took her on trips.
(b) They were very down to earth.
(c) They spoiled her.
(d) They were all very funny.

2. Sometimes Denys would show Dinesen movies about __________________.
(a) wildlife.
(b) native people.
(c) vacation destinations.
(d) his childhood.

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

4. In what year did Dinesen turn 50?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1947
(c) 1929.
(d) 1935.

5. What did Bror do while Dinesen was spending time in the city in #78?
(a) Returned to Africa and lived like a playboy.
(b) Make business contacts for a new venture.
(c) Visited old friends and family members.
(d) Went to the horsetracks and casinos.

Short Answer Questions

1. When she was 50, Dinesen struggled with feelings associated with ___________________.

2. In which city did Dinesen study art?

3. What type of family was the person in #39 from?

4. Why had Dinesen primarily married Bror?

5. Why did Dinesen's coffee plantation fail?

(see the answer key)

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