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

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

3. What makes people seem different on the island from people in the city?
(a) In the city the people are rushed
(b) On the island most people don't have a job
(c) In the city the people are friendly
(d) On the island one sees each person as unique

4. How are the bonds of marriage formed?
(a) Having children
(b) Watching television together
(c) Working to achieve their united goals
(d) Having a great love life

5. What does the Argonauta represent to Anne?
(a) Not clinging too tightly to the past
(b) To look for balance
(c) To strive for rare objects
(d) To have a good relationship with her children

Short Answer Questions

1. What is there little time at home to do, according to the author?

2. What complicates a pure relationship?

3. What removes the desire to think or read within Anne?

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

5. What stage of life does the author say the oyster shell best represents?

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