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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. About what does Mansfield object in regards to Miller?
(a) His political ideals.
(b) His views on sex and sensuality.
(c) His atheism.
(d) His adherence to their marriage.

2. 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) Vienna.
(b) St. Tropez.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mansfield's departure in January of 1932, where did Nin go to recover?

2. How did Hugo find out about Nin's affair with John Erskine?

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

4. Why did Eduardo claim that Nin could not be a lesbian?

5. Why was Nin unable to eat in front of Mansfield when they met for lunch in January of 1932?

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