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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. In what year did "Henry and June" begin?
(a) 1933.
(b) 1932.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1931.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hugo start to come home late in October?

2. How did Hugo feel about June Mansfield when he first met her?

3. How did Miller feel about Nin and Mansfield's relationship in January of 1932?

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

5. According to Nin, what could she not be if she were a faithful wife?

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