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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. In dividing her affections between Miller and Hugo, how did Nin view herself?
(a) A betrayer of affections.
(b) A spy.
(c) A phony.
(d) Two separate people.

2. By Nin's standards, what outlived reality?
(a) Art.
(b) Romanticism.
(c) Affection.
(d) Sex.

3. What was the subject of the book that required Nin to obtain a lawyer?
(a) World War I.
(b) Light erotica.
(c) Incest.
(d) D.H. Lawrence.

4. Through what mutual acquaintance did Nin and Henry Miller meet?
(a) RIchard Osborn.
(b) Anna Navarra.
(c) Eduardo Nin.
(d) Salvador Dali.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was significant about Nin's meeting with Perles and Miller?

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

3. What did Nin leave a dinner with Hugo to do in March of 1932?

4. What was Hugo's main fear when Nin confessed her affair with Miller to him?

5. Why did Eduardo feel the way he did about Miller in March?

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