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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 108-144.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By Nin's standards, what outlived reality?
(a) Sex.
(b) Art.
(c) Affection.
(d) Romanticism.

2. How did Nin claim she and Mansfield communicated during February of 1932?
(a) Dreams.
(b) They developed a secret language.
(c) Short stories that alluded to their feelings for one another.
(d) Drawings.

3. How did Nin describe Hugo to Miller when defending him?
(a) Unintelligent.
(b) Violent.
(c) Inarticulate.
(d) Passionate.

4. Even after their meeting with Perles, how did Miller still view Nin?
(a) Fragile.
(b) Headstrong.
(c) Flakey.
(d) Hateful.

5. Where did Miller and Mansfield live?
(a) Valencia.
(b) Henry St. Joint.
(c) Stratford-upon-Avon.
(d) Exeter.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nin, what did Henry and Mansfield destroy in her?

2. Through what mutual acquaintance did Nin and Henry Miller meet?

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

4. Describe Jean's relationship to Mansfield.

5. According to Allendy, why did Nin always seek out older men for relationships?

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