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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. Nin found herself torn between ______ and Mansfield for romantic affection in March.
(a) Miller.
(b) Jean.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Eduardo.

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

3. What was significant about Nin's meeting with Perles and Miller?
(a) Miller ignored Nin.
(b) Both men wanted her.
(c) Perles immediately hated Nin.
(d) Nin refused to talk to either of the men.

4. Why was Nin unable to eat in front of Mansfield when they met for lunch in January of 1932?
(a) She was too ill from drinking the night before.
(b) She was annoyed that Mansfield was pregnant.
(c) She was hoping to hide her nervous eating habits from Mansfield.
(d) She was too intimidated by Mansfield.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nin, what did Henry and Mansfield destroy in her?

2. How did Perles feel when Nin went to Miller's bedroom the night they met?

3. How did Perles's suggestion to Nin that she loved Miller more than Mansfield affect Nin?

4. Describe Jean's relationship to Mansfield.

5. Who was Eduardo's psychoanalyst?

(see the answer key)

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