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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 53-107; March 1932.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Nin find solace when she was at her most insecure in March?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Miller.
(c) Perles.
(d) Eduardo.

2. Who was Nin's guest at the exhibition?
(a) Miller.
(b) Eduardo.
(c) Mansfield.
(d) Hugo.

3. Why was Nin unable to eat in front of Mansfield when they met for lunch in January of 1932?
(a) She was too ill from drinking the night before.
(b) She was hoping to hide her nervous eating habits from Mansfield.
(c) She was too intimidated by Mansfield.
(d) She was annoyed that Mansfield was pregnant.

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

5. After their meeting in March, what was Nin happy to do for him?
(a) Submit.
(b) Write.
(c) Break off her relationship with Mansfield.
(d) Divorce Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When analyzing Mansfield's stories, what doubts does Nin begin to feel?

2. What was Nin unable to do for Mansfield in her dream?

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

4. What did Nin allow Miller to do in March?

5. Why did Nin find herself unable to commit to Miller, despite their attraction to each other and compatibility?

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