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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. Describe Jean's relationship to Mansfield.
(a) They were sisters.
(b) They were cousins.
(c) They were lovers.
(d) They were rivals for Miller and Nin's affections.

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

3. How did Hugo feel about June Mansfield when he first met her?
(a) He was afraid of her intellect.
(b) He hated her.
(c) He pitied her.
(d) He was attracted to her.

4. Why did Eduardo claim that Nin could not be a lesbian?
(a) Nin did not hate men.
(b) Nin was repulsed by other women's bodies.
(c) Eduardo was attempting to corral Nin for himself.
(d) Nin did not view other women as equals.

5. After Mansfield's departure in January of 1932, where did Nin go to recover?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Vienna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eduardo's relationship to Nin?

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

3. Where did Miller and Mansfield live?

4. Where did Eduardo and Nin have their first conversation of the book?

5. When analyzing Mansfield's stories, what doubts does Nin begin to feel?

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