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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. Between what two poles have women swung, in the past?
(a) Dependence and competition
(b) Kindness and anger
(c) Love and hate
(d) Ambition and laziness

2. What does the realization of self encourage?
(a) Being smart
(b) Being a good partner
(c) The growth of one's interests
(d) Having a good job

3. For what was the Argonauta named?
(a) Nothing in particular
(b) Jason's ship as he searched for the golden fleece
(c) The Roman God of the sea
(d) An old Latin term

4. Why is a pure relationship not to be desired?
(a) It is too frustrating
(b) It gets boring
(c) It doesn't last
(d) It is limited

5. What does Anne say people must do as far as time goes?
(a) Live in the present
(b) Not think about time at all
(c) Work faster
(d) Throw away all clocks

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the author have to rush in the city?

4. How does Anne feel about her roles in life?

5. What does the channeled whelk represent to the author?

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