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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. Why did Nin stay with Miller and Perles in April of 1932?

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

3. In May, Nin began to wonder which of the two men (Miller and Allendy) were helping her control her _____.

4. With what activity did Nin express occasional shame?

5. What was the motivation behind Miller's tirade about Hugo and Nin's relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Nin firm about her commitment that she would always choose Hugo over Miller?

2. What revitalized Hugo and Nin's relationship in May?

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

4. How did Perles and Miller's differing loves for Nin start to become problematic around April?

5. Describe the double standards in Miller and Nin's relationship.

6. Describe Nin's reflections about her relationship to Hugo at the end of April.

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

8. How did Miller and Nin's relationship start to change in June?

9. Why did Nin describe her journal as being an addiction?

10. How was Nin deluding herself in her relationship with Miller?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of homosexuality in "Henry and June: From a Journal of Love: The Unexpurgated Diary of Anais Nin."

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Nin and Mansfield's erotically-charged friendship and how it was related to their connections to Miller. Include the women's ideas on lesbianism and how their connection changed their outlooks on romantic attachments.

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