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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Allendy initially believe was at the heart of Nin's problem?
(a) She refused to accept her homosexuality.
(b) She had an Oedipal complex.
(c) She was incapable of loving anyone.
(d) She was raped at an early age.

2. Why did Miller become angry with Nin during his first attempt at seducing her?
(a) He did not know she had a husband.
(b) She kept talking about her cousin.
(c) He thought she was purposely being coy.
(d) She got drunk and passed out.

3. How did Hugo feel about June Mansfield when he first met her?
(a) He was attracted to her.
(b) He pitied her.
(c) He was afraid of her intellect.
(d) He hated her.

4. How did Allendy characterize Hugo?
(a) Nin's father.
(b) Nin's true love.
(c) Nin's brother.
(d) Nin's child.

5. Who did Nin allow to read her journal at the end of March?
(a) Perles.
(b) Joaquin.
(c) Jean.
(d) Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nin realize about her letters from Miler by August?

2. Who was Miller's polar opposite in regards to reliability with Nin?

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

4. Aside from sex, what did Miller hope would occupy his time with Nin in August?

5. How did Nin feel about the equality in her relationship with Miller?

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