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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. By what other name Nin often refer to Miller in March?

2. Why did Nin think Henry believed her to be more sexually experienced than she actually was?

3. In dividing her affections between Miller and Hugo, how did Nin view herself?

4. How did Hugo refer to his and Nin's tumultuous relationship in November?

5. How did Hugo find out about Nin's affair with John Erskine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Nin's relationship with Eduardo.

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

3. How did Miller admit to feeling about Nin around March?

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

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

6. Describe the exhibition Nin and Hugo attend.

7. Why did Nin feel that Henry and Mansfield had caused her to lose her sense of logic?

8. Why was Nin obsessed with sexual fulfillment in October of 1931?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the ways in which art infused these people's lives. How did they use art as a basis (and occasional scapegoat) for their personal lives and romantic entanglements? What did this reveal about their personalities?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the roles of domination and submission in regards to the many relationships depicted in this journal. Do not confine this discussion strictly to how it related to Anais Nin.

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