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

2. Nin found herself torn between ______ and Mansfield for romantic affection in March.

3. Why did Nin first sleep with Henry Miller?

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

5. Why did Nin refuse to leave Hugo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Nin characterize her relationships with men to Eduardo and why?

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

7. How did Perles begin to feel about Nin in March?

8. Why did Nin begin to doubt Mansfield's mental stability?

9. Describe Nin's relationship with Eduardo.

10. Describe Nin and Miller's first meeting.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways did the inequalities in the romantic relationships between Nin, Miller, Mansfield, and Hugo lead to their extramarital affairs in an attempt to search for their own identities? Why? Did this seem to work for them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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