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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beach at My Back.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the spell in question #18 do to Anne?
(a) Gives her great ideas for books to write
(b) Gives her the ability to talk to those around her
(c) Revives the dormant ability to relax
(d) Makes her invent things

2. What does living life an on island do for the author's thoughts?
(a) Gives them more depth
(b) Sends them away
(c) Makes her think in esoteric ways
(d) Strengthens thoughts on solitude

3. What does the author plan to do about her life upon returning home?
(a) Try for more balance
(b) Tell her husband to change
(c) Kick her grown children out
(d) Pick-up where she left off

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

5. How long does it take Anne to slip into a state of ease?
(a) A few days
(b) The entire vacation
(c) A week
(d) A few hours

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author see the architecture of the channeled whelk?

2. Who does Anne Lindbergh believe has helped shape her life?

3. Why does she believe people seek meaningless activities when there's nothing to do?

4. What would happen if one chose to embrace one-and-only moments all the time?

5. What effect does solitude have on people?

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