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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-52; October 1931- February 1932.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what did Nin paper her walls in February while she was in Louveciennes?
(a) Mansfield's writings.
(b) Hugo's early love letters to her.
(c) Her own poetry.
(d) Miller's letters.

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

3. How did Miller feel about Nin and Mansfield's relationship in January of 1932?
(a) He began to entertain thoughts of living with both women.
(b) He began to hate Nin.
(c) He began to feel emasculated by their relationship.
(d) He began to hate Mansfield.

4. What about Nin hurt Hugo more than anything else in the beginning of the journal?
(a) Her drug addictions.
(b) Her affairs.
(c) Her indifference.
(d) Her quick temper.

5. 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 annoyed that Mansfield was pregnant.
(d) She was too intimidated by Mansfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Miller and Mansfield live?

2. About what does Mansfield object in regards to Miller?

3. When Nin read Miller's new novel in February, how did she feel about it?

4. Why did Nin refuse to leave Hugo?

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

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