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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. What did Perles and Miller both beg of Nin when they meet with her in March?
(a) They both wanted her to spend the night with him.
(b) They begged her to read her work aloud to him.
(c) They asked her to leave them alone.
(d) They begged her to pose for a portrait.

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

3. Through what mutual acquaintance did Nin and Henry Miller meet?
(a) RIchard Osborn.
(b) Salvador Dali.
(c) Eduardo Nin.
(d) Anna Navarra.

4. When analyzing Mansfield's stories, what doubts does Nin begin to feel?
(a) She doubted Mansfield's mental stability.
(b) She doubted Mansfield's feelings for her.
(c) She doubted Mansfield is capable of telling the truth.
(d) She doubted Mansfield's talent as an artist.

5. After meeting Mansfield for lunch, what does Nin conclude about her feelings for the other woman?
(a) Nin believed Mansfield was trying marginalize her.
(b) Nin was infatuated with her.
(c) Nin hated her.
(d) Nin believed Mansfield was not good enough for Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank: at the end of January, Nin concluded that Mansfield was capable of only generosity and of loving _____.

2. 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?

3. Why was Nin unable to eat in front of Mansfield when they met for lunch in January of 1932?

4. How did Nin's allowance of Miller in March affect him?

5. With what did Nin paper her walls in February while she was in Louveciennes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Nin's relationship with Eduardo.

2. Why was Hugo worried about Nin's affair with Miller?

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

4. Describe the exhibition Nin and Hugo attend.

5. How did Nin feel about Mansfield when she met her?

6. How did Nin and Miller build their relationship in February?

7. How did Nin juggle her conflicting affections for both Miller and Mansfield in March?

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

9. Why was Eduardo jealous of Miller and frustrated with Nin in March?

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

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