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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Channeled Whelk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the author's life makes it more difficult to achieve simplicity?
(a) She has to work
(b) Her husband is unfaithful
(c) She has too many children
(d) Her life is subject to public scrutiny

2. How do the author feel about clearing her mind and focusing solely on the sea?
(a) She thinks she has to do it
(b) It is easy
(c) It is a difficult task
(d) She doesn't want to do it

3. What two actions does the author say are not acceptable paths to simplicity?
(a) Total renunciation or total acceptance of the world
(b) Being famous
(c) Having more than three children
(d) Becoming rich

4. What does she do with the books she has stashed in the bag?
(a) She did not bring any books with her
(b) They remain unread
(c) She reads them at night
(d) She studies them and writes in them

5. To whom will the sea not give its gifts?
(a) To children who can't be still
(b) to criminals
(c) To men
(d) To the greedy or impatient

Short Answer Questions

1. During the second week, what comes forth in Anne's mind?

2. Who preached against the dangers of multiplicity in the third century?

3. How have the author's "roles" in life effected her life?

4. What casts a powerful spell on Anne?

5. How does Anne feel about her roles in life?

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