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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 214-274.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which lover caused Nin the most anxiety?
(a) Eduardo.
(b) Mansfield.
(c) Miller.
(d) Hugo.

2. According to the men at Louveciennes, what could Nin do to a man without effort?
(a) Love him.
(b) Deep analysis of himself.
(c) Irritate him.
(d) Force him to think creatively.

3. How did Nin view herself in August?
(a) Unnaturally angry.
(b) Insatiable.
(c) Creative.
(d) Cruel.

4. What was the only reason Miller and Nin returned home from their travels?
(a) Mansfield returned home.
(b) Nin grew ill.
(c) They ran out of money.
(d) Hugo begged for Nin to come back to him.

5. By May, how did Nin begin to view her journal?
(a) A vice.
(b) A new lover.
(c) A necessity.
(d) A lifeline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Eduardo and Nin have their first conversation of the book?

2. Fill in the blank: at the end of January, Nin concluded that Mansfield was capable of only generosity and of loving _____.

3. What was Nin questioning at the end of her journal?

4. What did Allendy predict would keep Nin unhappy?

5. How did Nin describe Hugo to Miller when defending him?

(see the answer key)

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