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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Men, says the author, has more opportunity at work than women to do what?
(a) Giving himself creatively
(b) Earn money
(c) Talk to people
(d) Have an affair

2. When does one go wrong in desiring love, according to the author?
(a) When wanting someone already married
(b) When being jealousy
(c) When one wants to keep exclusivity forever
(d) When wanting the person with them all the time

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

4. What does the author consider one of the most important techniques for living?
(a) Simplification
(b) Breathing
(c) Eating well
(d) Pray

5. What does Anne believe is possible at the beach as far as shelter is concerned?
(a) It has to have a comfortable bed
(b) A simple shelter is adequate
(c) A beautiful shelter is necessary for peace
(d) One needs no shelter

Short Answer Questions

1. What complicates a pure relationship?

2. Why does the author believe people often break up a romantic relationship?

3. How do the author feel about clearing her mind and focusing solely on the sea?

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

5. What does multiplicity in life lead to, according to the author?

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