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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. How had Nin's romantic love for Hugo changed over the years by her estimation in April?

2. In April of 1932, who did Nin claim she would always choose above her other lovers?

3. Why could Nin no longer feel comfortable in her own home in May?

4. What fear did Perles express to Nin during May?

5. Who suggested to Nin that she might be losing herself in what was not hers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Nin's discussion about her femininity with Dr. Allendy.

7. How did Miller tell Nin he felt about her husband?

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

9. Why did Miller tell Nin she was not beautiful?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Nin's relationship with her family and how it had affected her romantic partnerships.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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