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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. By May of 1932, what was Nin worried about in regards to her personality?
(a) Her temper.
(b) Her indecision.
(c) Her meekness.
(d) Her masculine traits.

3. Of what does Eduardo obsess when it comes to Nin?
(a) Her other relationships.
(b) Half measures.
(c) His capability as a lover.
(d) Sex.

4. When Miller's remarks hurt Nin when they were at her studio with Perles, what were his intentions behind saying them?
(a) He was trying to keep Perles from falling in love with her.
(b) He was trying to tell her he was attracted to her mind, not her body.
(c) He was trying to hurt her enough so that she would sleep with Perles.
(d) He was trying to denigrate her so that he could focus on Mansfield.

5. Why did Miller want to unmask Nin?
(a) He wanted to write about her.
(b) He wanted to own every aspect of her.
(c) He wanted to tear her down for his own needs.
(d) He wanted to manipulate her out of loving Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Nin attempt to end a relationship in March of 1932?

2. Who did Nin claim for her desire to end her journal?

3. In May, Nin began to wonder which of the two men (Miller and Allendy) were helping her control her _____.

4. How did Nin's allowance of Miller in March affect him?

5. Over love for whom did Nin disagree with Allendy?

(see the answer key)

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