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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 does society deal with middle/late age?
(a) Fears it
(b) Condemns it
(c) Ignores it
(d) Makes fun of it

2. According to the author, what is seen as failure in a relationship?
(a) To stay together too long
(b) To not have children
(c) To break up
(d) To not maintain the original pattern

3. What is the author's suggestion for renewing a relationship?
(a) Have another child
(b) Take time to be alone
(c) Start dating someone else for a while
(d) Separate for six months

4. Why does the author think at this stage of life a large house is not necessary?
(a) It cost too much money
(b) It has too many memories
(c) It's too much to maintain
(d) The children will move away

5. What do Anne and her visitor do in the afternoon?
(a) Talk
(b) Physical work
(c) Play
(d) Read

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of a relationship is pure, according to the author?

2. Why does the author have to rush in the city?

3. Why is the author amused by the oyster shell?

4. What stage of life does the author say the oyster shell best represents?

5. What does the author believe most people need?

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