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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. How is the shell of the Argonauta used by them?
(a) It is used to dig in the sand
(b) The mother uses it as a cradle for its young
(c) It is used to attract its prey
(d) It is used to attract a mate

2. What does the channeled whelk represent to the author?
(a) Knitting a sock
(b) Convoluted schemes
(c) Designs of man
(d) An existence of simplicity

3. What does the author say the perfect day with her visitor represents?
(a) The give and take of relationships
(b) Being alone when someone is with you
(c) Being able to ignore someone politely
(d) Being too polite to say no

4. According to the author, what is seen as failure in a relationship?
(a) To not have children
(b) To stay together too long
(c) To not maintain the original pattern
(d) To break up

5. What does the author say a woman is full of?
(a) Love and hate
(b) Peace and chaos
(c) Ambiguity and contradiction
(d) Order and serenity

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Argonauta represent to Anne?

2. What best describes Anne's feelings towards middle age?

3. What will she use to remind her of the island at home?

4. Who does Anne use as an example of the simple life?

5. What kind of atmosphere between people does a beach create?

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