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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. By May of 1932, what new situation in his life made Miller acutely uncomfortable?
(a) The doctor told him he had to stop drinking.
(b) Fame.
(c) He had been arrested.
(d) Mansfield was pregnant.

2. 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 grew ill.
(d) Hugo kicked her out.

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

4. In April, how did Perles' feelings for Nin change?
(a) He fell more in love with her.
(b) He realized he had judged her too harshly at their first meeting.
(c) He decided that she was too sisterly for attraction.
(d) He grew to hate her.

5. What did Nin vow to never to do in regards to her relationship with Hugo?
(a) Have children with him.
(b) Cheat on him.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Leave him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Miller's polar opposite in regards to reliability with Nin?

2. By May of 1932, what was Nin worried about in regards to her personality?

3. Whose books did Nin specifically keep in her studio?

4. What did Eduardo fear from Nin in April?

5. Why did Eduardo fear Nin in April?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Allendy characterize Nin's relationships with her lovers?

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

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

5. What did Dr. Allendy believe about the root of Nin's inferiority complex?

6. Why was Nin unable to believe Miller would leave Mansfield for her?

7. Describe Nin's studio at Louveciennes.

8. What was Dr. Allendy's analysis of Nin's relationships?

9. In what ways did Perles Miller's love for Nin in June and how did she counter his claims?

10. Why did Mansfield's return worry both Miller and Nin?

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