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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Double-Sunrise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does she believe people seek meaningless activities when there's nothing to do?
(a) To fill the void of time
(b) To keep from remembering something bad
(c) So they don't get bored
(d) To keep from thinking

2. What is Anne afraid of when she is alone and feeling peaceful?
(a) That she will die
(b) That it will end
(c) That she will get angry
(d) Being interrupted by another person

3. What does the author say is required to obtain simplicity?
(a) Simple surroundings
(b) Sacrifices
(c) No family
(d) Being single

4. What does the author seek to do at the sea?
(a) Meet a man
(b) Lose weight
(c) Free herself from the demands of city life
(d) Get a tan

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Anne compare saying good-bye?

2. During the second week, what comes forth in Anne's mind?

3. During the second week at the sea what returns to Anne?

4. What does the author say must be balanced in a woman's life?

5. What does the author consider one of the most important techniques for living?

(see the answer key)

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