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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. About what does Mansfield object in regards to Miller?
(a) His adherence to their marriage.
(b) His views on sex and sensuality.
(c) His atheism.
(d) His political ideals.

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

5. Of what was Nin unsure in March in regards to Miller?
(a) She was afraid of his temper.
(b) She doubted his feedback on her work.
(c) She believed she loves him.
(d) She doubted his ability to love her and Mansfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Jean's relationship to Mansfield.

2. With whom does Nin attempt to end a relationship in March of 1932?

3. What was Hugo's main fear when Nin confessed her affair with Miller to him?

4. What did Nin admit to being frightened by with Miller?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Nin and Hugo's relationship improve during the month of March?

2. How did Nin and Miller's relationship evolve during March?

3. How did Miller admit to feeling about Nin around March?

4. Describe Nin's dream about Mansfield and how it related to her neuroses.

5. What was significant about Nin allowing so many people to read her journal?

6. What were Hugo's insecurities about Nin at the beginning of her journal?

7. Why did Hugo hate Mansfield so intensely upon meeting her?

8. How did Nin realize that she might be falling in love with Miller in March?

9. Describe Nin's relationship with Eduardo.

10. Discuss Hugo and Nin's relationship in November of 1931.

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