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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Nin refuse to leave Hugo?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She depends upon him financially.
(c) She is afraid he will kill himself.
(d) He is too ill to be left alone.

3. How did Nin feel about the equality in her relationship with Miller?
(a) She felt he took too much from her.
(b) She felt she took advantage of him.
(c) She felt he was too meek in his wants.
(d) She felt they were equal partners.

4. Even after their meeting with Perles, how did Miller still view Nin?
(a) Headstrong.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Flakey.
(d) Fragile.

5. How did Perles's suggestion to Nin that she loved Miller more than Mansfield affect Nin?
(a) She felt emboldened.
(b) She grew defensive.
(c) She grew saddened.
(d) She felt alienated from Mansfield.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Miller feel about Nin and Mansfield's relationship in January of 1932?

3. Who suggested Nin sees a psychoanalyst?

4. Whose books did Nin specifically keep in her studio?

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

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