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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 strong lure does the author feel when contemplating the oyster shell?
(a) Home and family
(b) Parental guidance
(c) A new career
(d) Romantic love

2. Men, says the author, has more opportunity at work than women to do what?
(a) Earn money
(b) Talk to people
(c) Have an affair
(d) Giving himself creatively

3. During the second week, what comes forth in Anne's mind?
(a) Unconscious thoughts and dreams
(b) New book ideas
(c) New knitting patterns
(d) New paintings to do

4. What does being alone generally suggest in this society?
(a) That one is rejected if alone
(b) That one is special
(c) That one is from outer space
(d) That one is a genius

5. What does the author stress about day to day living?
(a) With the right attitude, it's fun
(b) It is boring
(c) It's work and life is not a beach
(d) It can be wonderful all the time

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anne say about the tasks at home and time?

2. To what does the author compare the inner point of the moon shell?

3. What kind of schedule does the author say is necessary on the island?

4. What does Anne become one with?

5. The author suggests that compassion may not be possible in the modern world for who?

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