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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 145-213.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Nin leave a dinner with Hugo to do in March of 1932?
(a) Took a call from Mansfield.
(b) Read a letter from Miller.
(c) Took a call from Miller.
(d) Read a letter from Mansfield.

2. When Miller's remarks hurt Nin when they were at her studio with Perles, what were his intentions behind saying them?
(a) He was trying to tell her he was attracted to her mind, not her body.
(b) He was trying to keep Perles from falling in love with her.
(c) He was trying to hurt her enough so that she would sleep with Perles.
(d) He was trying to denigrate her so that he could focus on Mansfield.

3. What did Allendy predict would keep Nin unhappy?
(a) Not being herself.
(b) Writing in her journal.
(c) Being with Miller.
(d) Denying her homosexuality.

4. Why did Allendy tell Nin she should put on some weight?
(a) She was too thin.
(b) She would feel more feminine.
(c) She would divert male attention.
(d) She was in danger of becoming anorexic.

5. Who was Miller's polar opposite in regards to reliability with Nin?
(a) Eduardo.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Mansfield.
(d) Perles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In April, how did Perles' feelings for Nin change?

2. How did Eduardo feel about Miller?

3. By what other name Nin often refer to Miller in March?

4. If Nin should ever lose Miller, what did she claim would no longer be necessary?

5. By Nin's standards, what outlived reality?

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