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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 could happen without inner strength and spiritual solidity?
(a) One could get sick
(b) One could die
(c) One could be a criminal
(d) One will be depleted

2. What is the difference between daily living tasks on the island and at home?
(a) There are no tasks on the island
(b) The tasks are quicker in the city
(c) The tasks are pleasurable on the island
(d) There's not enough time on the island

3. By middle age, what does Anne assert most couples are doing?
(a) Waiting for grandchildren
(b) Getting ready to start a new career
(c) Quit the struggle for a place in the world
(d) Getting bored with each other

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

5. What does the author forget when she's in the city?
(a) The stars
(b) Clean air
(c) Clean water
(d) The rhythm and the pace of the sea

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the state of ease allow?

2. Why would she believe the answer to question #151?

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

4. What does Anne believe is not her responsibility to do?

5. How does Anne decorate her beach cottage?

(see the answer key)

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