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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 145-213.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Nin find herself unable to commit to Miller, despite their attraction to each other and compatibility?
(a) Nin felt Miller could not understand her.
(b) Nin was afraid that her relationship with Miller would overshadow her writing career.
(c) Nin was afraid Miller would try to force her to leave Hugo.
(d) Nin felt she loved Mansfield more.

2. Who was Nin's guest at the exhibition?
(a) Miller.
(b) Eduardo.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Mansfield.

3. Why was Miller's dislike (as claimed in April of 1932) hypocritical?
(a) Miller and Mansfield were very happy together.
(b) Miller was constantly unfaithful.
(c) Miller was very overbearing.
(d) Miller had several children.

4. How did Hugo find out about Nin's affair with John Erskine?
(a) Erskine wrote him a letter.
(b) He found the gifts Erskine had given her.
(c) Erskine's wife confronted Hugo when she saw him at a museum.
(d) He read her journal.

5. What was the primary subject when Nin visited Dr. Allendy?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her decision to leave America.
(c) Her relationships.
(d) Her books.

Short Answer Questions

1. By May, how did Nin begin to view her journal?

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

3. Why did Allendy tell Nin she should put on some weight?

4. What did Eduardo fear from Nin in April?

5. Describe Miller's love for Nin.

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