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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Moon Shell.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does a married woman's concerns keep her from doing?
(a) Having a creative, contemplative or saintly life
(b) Going out with lots of men
(c) Being independent
(d) Being selfish

3. What two actions does the author say are not acceptable paths to simplicity?
(a) Total renunciation or total acceptance of the world
(b) Becoming rich
(c) Having more than three children
(d) Being famous

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

5. To what does the author compare the inner point of the moon shell?
(a) To a pupil of the eye
(b) The circle of life
(c) Pregnancy
(d) A marriage ring

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the author's life makes it more difficult to achieve simplicity?

2. What does residing by the sea do for the author?

3. What does the author say gets in the way of simplification?

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

5. How does the author view being alone for two weeks?

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