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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 214-274.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not one of the traits Miller claimed Nin needed in a partner?
(a) Stronger.
(b) Older.
(c) More lenient.
(d) Wiser.

2. Aside from him being too soft to analyze her, why did Nin finally end her analysis with Allendy?
(a) He was pushing her for a relationship.
(b) He was too judgmental about her many lovers.
(c) They were romantically involved.
(d) He was to old-fashioned for her.

3. Why did Allendy tell Nin she should put on some weight?
(a) She was too thin.
(b) She would feel more feminine.
(c) She would divert male attention.
(d) She was in danger of becoming anorexic.

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

5. What manuscript of Miller's had the possibility for publication in August?
(a) Turn of the Screw.
(b) Tropic of Capricorn.
(c) Tropic of Cancer.
(d) Three Thousand Angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Henry do to Nin that initially repulses her in their first meeting?

2. About what sexual activity did Nin find herself frequently fantasizing in October?

3. According to Miller, Nin gave him everything while he gave her _____.

4. By May, how did Nin begin to view her journal?

5. How many days did Miller get to spend with Nin at Louveciennes?

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