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

2. What did Nin believe about Miller's feelings towards sex?
(a) Sex was about conquering the other person.
(b) Sex was pointless.
(c) Sex was love.
(d) Sex was degrading to both parties.

3. Why did Nin first sleep with Henry Miller?
(a) She pitied him.
(b) She thought she could write about her experiences for her next book.
(c) She was trying to get back at Hugo.
(d) She was slipped a drug.

4. Nin referred to a period of time she spent in a certain city in February of 1932, though never revealed what happened there. What city was this?
(a) Rome.
(b) St. Tropez.
(c) Paris.
(d) Vienna.

5. Why did Hugo start to come home late in October?
(a) He was testing Nin's patience.
(b) He was having an affair.
(c) He was preparing to leave her.
(d) He was visiting the opium dens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hugo refer to his and Nin's tumultuous relationship in November?

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

3. Where did Miller and Mansfield live?

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

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

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