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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Nin's romantic love for Hugo changed over the years by her estimation in April?
(a) She saw Hugo as a father figure.
(b) She felt he was more of a brother to her now.
(c) She felt she was more in love with him than she ever had been.
(d) She was beginning to hate Hugo on some level.

2. If Nin should ever lose Miller, what did she claim would no longer be necessary?
(a) Analysis.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Sex.

3. When Miller's remarks hurt Nin when they were at her studio with Perles, what were his intentions behind saying them?
(a) He was trying to denigrate her so that he could focus on Mansfield.
(b) He was trying to tell her he was attracted to her mind, not her body.
(c) He was trying to keep Perles from falling in love with her.
(d) He was trying to hurt her enough so that she would sleep with Perles.

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

5. What fear keeps Nin from taking complete pleasure in having sex with Miller?
(a) Fear of pregnancy.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Longing for Mansfield.
(d) Boredom.

6. With what did Hugo begin to experiment in May of 1932?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Theatre.
(c) Opium.
(d) Men.

7. What was the motivation behind Miller's tirade about Hugo and Nin's relationship?
(a) He believed that he could drive Hugo away.
(b) He thought Nin was hurting Hugo unfairly.
(c) He was afraid that Nin would ultimately choose Hugo over himself.
(d) He wanted Nin entirely to himself.

8. What did Nin allow Miller and Perles to do in her studio?
(a) Eat her food.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Drink her wine.
(d) Read her journals.

9. Who was Miller's polar opposite in regards to reliability with Nin?
(a) Perles.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Mansfield.
(d) Eduardo.

10. What appeared to have been Miller's general attitude toward Nin and Mansfield in regards to his relationship with them?
(a) He loathed them both for being unfaithful to him.
(b) He wanted to be in an intellectual relationship without any physicality.
(c) He wanted to possess both of them fully.
(d) He wanted them both to go away.

11. Why did Nin stay with Miller and Perles in April of 1932?
(a) Hugo found another lover.
(b) Hugo was on a trip.
(c) Hugo kicked her out.
(d) Hugo grew ill.

12. According to Allendy, why did Nin always seek out older men for relationships?
(a) She was trying to gain her father's love.
(b) She finds younger men too threatening.
(c) She was hoping to outlive them.
(d) She hoped older men would fund her lifestyle.

13. In April of 1932, who did Nin claim she would always choose above her other lovers?
(a) Eduardo.
(b) Herself.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Mansfield.

14. According to Miller, Nin gave him everything while he gave her _____.
(a) His love.
(b) A little.
(c) Nothing.
(d) His writing.

15. How did Allendy and Nin end their final appointment together in June?
(a) A hug.
(b) Drinks.
(c) A kiss.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Mansfield staying in April of 1932?

2. How did Nin refer to the obligations Miller had to attend to because of his books?

3. Over which lover did Nin began to feel unsure of in May?

4. How did Nin describe Hugo to Miller when defending him?

5. Which of the following women was Henry not romantically involved with when seeing Nin?

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