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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 think Henry believed her to be more sexually experienced than she actually was?
(a) She was married.
(b) She had affairs behind Hugo's back.
(c) She was an artist's model.
(d) She was older than his wife.

2. In April of 1932, what did Miller claim to dislike?
(a) Faithless women.
(b) Children.
(c) Happy couples.
(d) Overbearing men.

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

4. According to Nin, why did she try to assume the dominant role in a relationship?
(a) She was too tomboyish to not be dominant.
(b) She liked to blur the societal gender roles.
(c) She was afraid someone would take advantage of her.
(d) She would fall for weak men.

5. What did Miller begin to consider in July, despite Nin's insistence that he not?
(a) Leaving Mansfield.
(b) Giving up writing.
(c) Moving to New York.
(d) Pursuing another woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Miller, Nin gave him everything while he gave her _____.

2. Why did Nin ultimately decide she needed analysis in April?

3. Who was Nin's guest at the exhibition?

4. What about Nin hurt Hugo more than anything else in the beginning of the journal?

5. What fear keeps Nin from taking complete pleasure in having sex with Miller?

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