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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who contacts Nin in May with the express desire to see her?

2. How did Allendy characterize Hugo?

3. How had Nin's romantic love for Hugo changed over the years by her estimation in April?

4. What did Nin vow to never to do in regards to her relationship with Hugo?

5. Where was Mansfield staying in April of 1932?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Miller attempt to advance his relationship with Nin in May?

2. Why did Miller tell Nin she was not beautiful?

3. Describe Nin's discussion about her femininity with Dr. Allendy.

4. What revitalized Hugo and Nin's relationship in May?

5. What was problematic about Nin's agreement to Eduardo in regards to her journal?

6. How did Miller and Nin's relationship start to change in June?

7. How did Perles and Miller's differing loves for Nin start to become problematic around April?

8. Describe the double standards in Miller and Nin's relationship.

9. How was Nin deluding herself in her relationship with Miller?

10. Why did Nin ultimately decide she needed analysis after her time with Miller and Perles at Louveciennes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using Miller's statements to Nin about her attractiveness and how he believed she gave him so much more than he gave her, construct an essay on the role of honesty in the lives of these people and how it affected their relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Nin's many relationships ultimately changed her and why. Be sure to include her non-sexual or romantic relationships in this topic, as well as whether she was aware or satisfied with these changes and why.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the many different lovers of Nin throughout the year of this journal (be sure to include June Mansfield). Discuss how their differences caused Nin to love each one differently, as well as how it was related to her need to find complete fulfillment.

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