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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hugo find out about Nin's affair with John Erskine?
(a) He read her journal.
(b) He found the gifts Erskine had given her.
(c) Erskine's wife confronted Hugo when she saw him at a museum.
(d) Erskine wrote him a letter.

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

3. After meeting Mansfield for lunch, what does Nin conclude about her feelings for the other woman?
(a) Nin was infatuated with her.
(b) Nin hated her.
(c) Nin believed Mansfield was not good enough for Henry.
(d) Nin believed Mansfield was trying marginalize her.

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

5. What revelation did Eduardo make to Nin in the first month of this journal?
(a) He was repulsed by her actions.
(b) He had an affair with her husband.
(c) He was in love with her.
(d) He was battling an opium addiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. In April of 1932, what did Miller claim to dislike?

2. What did Nin realize about Miller in their time together in August?

3. Where was Mansfield staying in April of 1932?

4. With whom does Nin find solace when she was at her most insecure in March?

5. What was significant about Nin's meeting with Perles and Miller?

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