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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. What did Henry do to Nin that initially repulses her in their first meeting?
(a) He refused to shake her hand.
(b) He got her drunk.
(c) He flirted with her.
(d) He kissed her.

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

3. What was Eduardo's relationship to Nin?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Stepfather.
(c) Brother.
(d) Nephew.

4. Why did Nin think Henry believed her to be more sexually experienced than she actually was?
(a) She was married.
(b) She was older than his wife.
(c) She was an artist's model.
(d) She had affairs behind Hugo's back.

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

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. About what sexual activity did Nin find herself frequently fantasizing in October?

5. Through what mutual acquaintance did Nin and Henry Miller meet?

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