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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action did Nin and her guest take at the exhibition?
(a) They each painted one of the dancers.
(b) They drank with the dancers.
(c) They danced.
(d) They merely watched.

2. 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 mental stability.
(c) She doubted Mansfield's feelings for her.
(d) She doubted Mansfield's talent as an artist.

3. Why was Nin unable to eat in front of Mansfield when they met for lunch in January of 1932?
(a) She was annoyed that Mansfield was pregnant.
(b) She was too intimidated by Mansfield.
(c) She was hoping to hide her nervous eating habits from Mansfield.
(d) She was too ill from drinking the night before.

4. What did Henry do to Nin that initially repulses her in their first meeting?
(a) He got her drunk.
(b) He kissed her.
(c) He flirted with her.
(d) He refused to shake her hand.

5. Over which lover did Nin began to feel unsure of in May?
(a) Eduardo.
(b) Perles.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Mansfield.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Nin, why did she try to assume the dominant role in a relationship?

3. Through what mutual acquaintance did Nin and Henry Miller meet?

4. In March of 1932, where did Nin and Miller meet?

5. How did Perles feel when Nin went to Miller's bedroom the night they met?

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