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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 53-107; March 1932.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Nin leave a dinner with Hugo to do in March of 1932?
(a) Took a call from Mansfield.
(b) Read a letter from Mansfield.
(c) Took a call from Miller.
(d) Read a letter from Miller.

3. What did Nin's dream about Mansfield reveal about the writer herself?
(a) Her insecurities about Mansfield.
(b) Her hatred for Mansfield.
(c) Her own inability to be satisfied.
(d) Her ignorance of Mansfield's relationship with Miller.

4. According to Nin, why did she try to assume the dominant role in a relationship?
(a) She would fall for weak men.
(b) She liked to blur the societal gender roles.
(c) She was afraid someone would take advantage of her.
(d) She was too tomboyish to not be dominant.

5. Where did Nin meet Perles and Miller in March?
(a) Place Clichy.
(b) Arles.
(c) Cafe Rotundo.
(d) The Eiffel tower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In March of 1932, where did Nin and Miller meet?

2. Nin found herself torn between ______ and Mansfield for romantic affection in March.

3. Why did Nin first sleep with Henry Miller?

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

5. Of what does Eduardo obsess when it comes to Nin?

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