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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) Utopia.
(b) A honeymoon.
(c) A funeral dirge.
(d) A divorce.

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

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

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

5. When analyzing Mansfield's stories, what doubts does Nin begin to feel?
(a) She doubted Mansfield's mental stability.
(b) She doubted Mansfield's feelings for her.
(c) She doubted Mansfield's talent as an artist.
(d) She doubted Mansfield is capable of telling the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In dividing her affections between Miller and Hugo, how did Nin view herself?

2. Why did Miller become angry with Nin during his first attempt at seducing her?

3. According to Nin, what could she not be if she were a faithful wife?

4. When Nin read Miller's new novel in February, how did she feel about it?

5. What was the subject of the book that required Nin to obtain a lawyer?

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