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

2. What does the state of ease allow?
(a) For her to relax
(b) For her to talk to others
(c) For her to sleep
(d) Her to focus on inner thoughts and observations

3. How does Anne feel about her roles in life?
(a) She is indifferent to them
(b) She deeply desires to maintain them
(c) She resents them
(d) They bore her

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beach, what is the first step to achieving simplicity?

2. What does the channeled whelk represent to the author?

3. What does the author seek to do at the sea?

4. What are the author's ambitions for the days to come?

5. What kind of container does she carry to the beach everyday?

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