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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anne use as an example of the simple life?
(a) Her sister
(b) Modern art
(c) Children in an orphanage
(d) Nuns and monks

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

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

4. At the beach, what is the first thing the author changes about herself?
(a) Her clothing
(b) She unplugs the telephone
(c) She quits taking showers
(d) Her hair, she cuts it very short

5. Anne says every relationship seems how, at the beginning?
(a) Frustrating
(b) Simple
(c) Tense
(d) Glorious

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of experience does the author say being alone was for her?

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

3. How do people smile at the beach?

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

5. What does the author stress about day to day living?

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