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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. To what does the author compare the oyster shell for comfort?
(a) A feather bed
(b) Soft sand
(c) A pair of old gardening gloves
(d) The gentle sun

2. At the beach, what is the first step to achieving simplicity?
(a) Shed everything unnecessary
(b) Fast with only liquids
(c) Wear a swim suit
(d) Meditate an hour a day

3. How have the author's "roles" in life effected her life?
(a) Made her tired
(b) Takes a toll on the author's spirit
(c) Made her very happy
(d) Fried her brain

4. What does the author seek to do at the sea?
(a) Get a tan
(b) Free herself from the demands of city life
(c) Lose weight
(d) Meet a man

5. What does the author say makes it impossible to stand up for each person in existence?
(a) The over population of the world
(b) The lifespan of a person and demands placed on daily life
(c) The lack of heart and soul
(d) The lack of knowledge

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does the author realize her answers must come?

2. Why is the author amused by the oyster shell?

3. How does the author use shells in relation to life?

4. What does the author say acceptance of pain as growth potential do?

5. According to the author, what is seen as failure in a relationship?

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