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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. How did Hugo refer to his and Nin's tumultuous relationship in November?
(a) A honeymoon.
(b) Utopia.
(c) A funeral dirge.
(d) A divorce.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Hugo feel about Nin's new aspect on life after her meeting with Miller in March?

3. How did Nin claim she and Mansfield communicated during February of 1932?

4. Why did Miller want to unmask Nin?

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

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