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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Dinesen more attracted to her father's family?

2. With whom did Dinesen build a rapport while in Africa?

3. While in Africa, Dinesen became an accomplished _____________________.

4. In which city did Dinesen study art?

5. Which pet of Dinesen's died during this period?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and where was Isak Dinesen born and by what other names was she known?

2. What type of writing did Dinesen produce as a young woman, and what pen name did she use?

3. What was the nature of the conflict between Dinesen and her Aunt Bess?

4. Why was Dinesen so prolific in her condemnation of racism and prejudice against the Kenyan people?

5. How did being a woman challenge Dinesen's writing career?

6. Why was becoming an adult not what Dinesen expected in terms of her life's direction?

7. Why did Dinesen have difficulty fitting in with the aristocratic landowners in Africa?

8. How could Dinesen's marriage to Bror best be described?

9. Why did Dinesen not feel any remorse about having an affair with Denys Finch Hatton?

10. How did Dinesen's father, Wilhelm, live his life and why did he commit suicide at the age of 50?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project a life for Isak Dinesen which she would have had if Hans Blixen had returned her romantic affection? How would her life had extended? How would her life have been different if she had entered into a marriage of love and not one of convenience?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Wilhelm Dinesen. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What were his primary motivations during his life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Bror Blixen. What did he look like? What was his family background? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What were his primary motivations during his life?

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