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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the author equate shedding insincerity?
(a) Taking off a mask
(b) Being holy
(c) Facing the morning sun
(d) Breathing deeply

2. What strong lure does the author feel when contemplating the oyster shell?
(a) A new career
(b) Parental guidance
(c) Romantic love
(d) Home and family

3. What does the author plan to do about her life upon returning home?
(a) Try for more balance
(b) Tell her husband to change
(c) Pick-up where she left off
(d) Kick her grown children out

4. What does the author say will destroy the beauty and rhythm of the dance?
(a) If they wanted to both shower at the same time
(b) Treading too heavily or holding too tightly
(c) If the cottage was any smaller
(d) Fighting over a relationship

5. How do sailors consider the Argonauta shell?
(a) It can cause a ship to overturn
(b) It brings fair weather
(c) It brings death
(d) It is lucky because they can sell it

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the pencils she carries?

2. What will she use to remind her of the island at home?

3. How does the freedom of being a whole person effect a relationship?

4. Why does she believe people seek meaningless activities when there's nothing to do?

5. What does Anne say about a perfect day?

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