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

2. After Mansfield's departure in January of 1932, where did Nin go to recover?
(a) Vienna.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Switzerland.

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

4. Who contacts Nin in May with the express desire to see her?
(a) John.
(b) Dr. Allendy.
(c) Mansfield.
(d) Eduardo.

5. With what activity did Nin express occasional shame?
(a) Menstruation.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) Smoking opium.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was significant about Nin's feelings for both Hugo and Miller?

2. To represent her attachments to both Miller and Eduardo, what did Nin buy?

3. By what other name Nin often refer to Miller in March?

4. 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?

5. How did Hugo feel about Nin's new aspect on life after her meeting with Miller in March?

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