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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-52; October 1931- February 1932.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mansfield's departure in January of 1932, where did Nin go to recover?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Vienna.

2. Why did Nin refuse to leave Hugo?
(a) She depends upon him financially.
(b) She is afraid he will kill himself.
(c) She loves him.
(d) He is too ill to be left alone.

3. What was Eduardo's relationship to Nin?
(a) Brother.
(b) Nephew.
(c) Stepfather.
(d) Cousin.

4. When analyzing Mansfield's stories, what doubts does Nin begin to feel?
(a) She doubted Mansfield's talent as an artist.
(b) She doubted Mansfield's feelings for her.
(c) She doubted Mansfield's mental stability.
(d) She doubted Mansfield is capable of telling the truth.

5. According to Nin, why did she try to assume the dominant role in a relationship?
(a) She would fall for weak men.
(b) She was afraid someone would take advantage of her.
(c) She was too tomboyish to not be dominant.
(d) She liked to blur the societal gender roles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hugo find out about Nin's affair with John Erskine?

2. According to Nin, what could she not be if she were a faithful wife?

3. Why was Nin unable to eat in front of Mansfield when they met for lunch in January of 1932?

4. Why did Nin think Henry believed her to be more sexually experienced than she actually was?

5. What about Nin hurt Hugo more than anything else in the beginning of the journal?

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