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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 53-107; March 1932.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Miller feel about Nin and Mansfield's relationship in January of 1932?
(a) He began to hate Nin.
(b) He began to feel emasculated by their relationship.
(c) He began to hate Mansfield.
(d) He began to entertain thoughts of living with both women.

3. Where did Miller and Mansfield live?
(a) Henry St. Joint.
(b) Stratford-upon-Avon.
(c) Valencia.
(d) Exeter.

4. What did Nin believe about Miller's feelings towards sex?
(a) Sex was about conquering the other person.
(b) Sex was degrading to both parties.
(c) Sex was love.
(d) Sex was pointless.

5. What was Hugo's main fear when Nin confessed her affair with Miller to him?
(a) He was afraid that Miller's wife would attempt to seduce himself out of revenge.
(b) He was afraid Miller would get her pregnant.
(c) He was afraid she would leave him.
(d) He was afraid Miller would get her sick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what did Nin paper her walls in February while she was in Louveciennes?

3. Why did Hugo start to come home late in October?

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

5. In what year did "Henry and June" begin?

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