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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Few Shells.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How have the author's "roles" in life effected her life?
(a) Takes a toll on the author's spirit
(b) Fried her brain
(c) Made her very happy
(d) Made her tired

2. The author compares to the channeled whelk to what of hers?
(a) The design on her watchband
(b) The shape of her life
(c) Her pendant
(d) Her family ties

3. For how long will the author be doing the answer in question #1?
(a) Three days
(b) A year
(c) Two months
(d) Two weeks

4. What could happen without inner strength and spiritual solidity?
(a) One could die
(b) One will be depleted
(c) One could be a criminal
(d) One could get sick

5. What is a channeled whelk?
(a) A small snail-like creature
(b) A type of seaweed
(c) A type of coral
(d) Where boats come to the harbor

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author believe most people need?

2. Why does the author think at this stage of life a large house is not necessary?

3. According to the author, what is seen as failure in a relationship?

4. What does the state of ease allow?

5. As the author prepares to leave the island what saddens about her life at home?

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