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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what was Mansfield apparently not truthful to Miller?
(a) The number of lovers she had in their years together.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her anger about his relationship with Nin.
(d) Her feelings for Nin.

2. Fill in the blank: at the end of January, Nin concluded that Mansfield was capable of only generosity and of loving _____.
(a) Hugo.
(b) Nin.
(c) Miller.
(d) Herself.

3. Aside from him being too soft to analyze her, why did Nin finally end her analysis with Allendy?
(a) They were romantically involved.
(b) He was pushing her for a relationship.
(c) He was too judgmental about her many lovers.
(d) He was to old-fashioned for her.

4. Why did Nin find herself unable to commit to Miller, despite their attraction to each other and compatibility?
(a) Nin was afraid Miller would try to force her to leave Hugo.
(b) Nin was afraid that her relationship with Miller would overshadow her writing career.
(c) Nin felt Miller could not understand her.
(d) Nin felt she loved Mansfield more.

5. How did Nin feel about the equality in her relationship with Miller?
(a) She felt they were equal partners.
(b) She felt he was too meek in his wants.
(c) She felt she took advantage of him.
(d) She felt he took too much from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eduardo point out to Nin in April of 1932 in regards to her relationship with Miller?

2. What fear did Perles express to Nin during May?

3. According to Nin, why did she try to assume the dominant role in a relationship?

4. Where did Nin briefly visit in August?

5. How did Nin's allowance of Miller in March affect him?

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