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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what sexual activity did Nin find herself frequently fantasizing in October?
(a) Lesbian intercourse.
(b) Fellatio.
(c) Orgies.
(d) Sodomy.

2. In March of 1932, where did Nin and Miller meet?
(a) La Coupole.
(b) Cafe de le Dome.
(c) Cafe de la Rotonde.
(d) La Closerie des Lilas.

3. Where did Eduardo and Nin have their first conversation of the book?
(a) Saint-Martin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Louveciennes.
(d) Saint-Barthelemy.

4. After their meeting in March, what was Nin happy to do for him?
(a) Break off her relationship with Mansfield.
(b) Submit.
(c) Write.
(d) Divorce Hugo.

5. Nin referred to a period of time she spent in a certain city in February of 1932, though never revealed what happened there. What city was this?
(a) Rome.
(b) Paris.
(c) Vienna.
(d) St. Tropez.

6. What was Eduardo's relationship to Nin?
(a) Brother.
(b) Stepfather.
(c) Nephew.
(d) Cousin.

7. When Nin read Miller's new novel in February, how did she feel about it?
(a) She found it to be beautiful.
(b) She found it to be boring.
(c) She enjoyed his technical skill, but believed he lacked passion.
(d) She was annoyed that he included their affair as part of the novel.

8. With whom does Nin attempt to end a relationship in March of 1932?
(a) Miller.
(b) Eduardo.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Mansfield.

9. What did Perles and Miller both beg of Nin when they meet with her in March?
(a) They begged her to read her work aloud to him.
(b) They both wanted her to spend the night with him.
(c) They asked her to leave them alone.
(d) They begged her to pose for a portrait.

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

11. Where did Nin meet Perles and Miller in March?
(a) Arles.
(b) Cafe Rotundo.
(c) Place Clichy.
(d) The Eiffel tower.

12. Describe Jean's relationship to Mansfield.
(a) They were lovers.
(b) They were rivals for Miller and Nin's affections.
(c) They were cousins.
(d) They were sisters.

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

14. How did Eduardo feel about Miller?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Alienated.
(c) Loving.
(d) Jealous.

15. What did Nin allow Miller to do in March?
(a) Read her journal.
(b) Write about their relationship.
(c) Slap her.
(d) Watch her have sex with Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action did Nin and her guest take at the exhibition?

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

3. What revelation did Eduardo make to Nin in the first month of this journal?

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

5. Who did Nin allow to read her journal at the end of March?

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