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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nin, why did she try to assume the dominant role in a relationship?
(a) She was too tomboyish to not be dominant.
(b) She was afraid someone would take advantage of her.
(c) She would fall for weak men.
(d) She liked to blur the societal gender roles.

2. What did Nin realize about Miller in their time together in August?
(a) He was not as hard as he presented to the world.
(b) He was afraid of his feelings for Nin.
(c) He was quite prejudiced.
(d) He genuinely loved Nin.

3. For what reasons did Nin create and burn the fake letter?
(a) She wanted an excuse to burn all the letters from Miller.
(b) She wanted to make Miller jealous.
(c) She wanted to experiment with Erskine's devotion to her.
(d) She wanted to force Miller to leave her.

4. Nin found herself torn between ______ and Mansfield for romantic affection in March.
(a) Hugo.
(b) Miller.
(c) Jean.
(d) Eduardo.

5. Who contacts Nin in May with the express desire to see her?
(a) Dr. Allendy.
(b) John.
(c) Mansfield.
(d) Eduardo.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what activity did Nin express occasional shame?

2. Why did Eduardo fear Nin in April?

3. After Mansfield's departure in January of 1932, where did Nin go to recover?

4. What fear keeps Nin from taking complete pleasure in having sex with Miller?

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

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