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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the beginning of a marriage the author says there's little time to do what?
(a) To simply enjoy the life being built
(b) To have vacations
(c) To have children
(d) To travel

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

4. What stage of life does the author say the oyster shell best represents?
(a) Old age
(b) Birth
(c) The middle years
(d) Youth

5. What might limit a person's outlook on life?
(a) Looking for simplicity, inner integrity and fuller relationships
(b) Not being open to complexity
(c) Looking for easy answers
(d) Trying to stay as simple in the city as on the island

Short Answer Questions

1. What is difficult for a person in a crowd to do?

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

3. For what was the Argonauta named?

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

5. How does society deal with middle/late age?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has the beach taught the author?

2. How does the author see the beginning of a marriage for most people?

3. What does Anne say is the key to dealing with the whole and moving forward?

4. What does the author say about most people wanting duration in life and marriage?

5. Anne talks about the different needs for aging adults. What are some of the ideas she expresses?

6. What does Anne see as the difference in caring between the modern world and when life was less technical?

7. What questions about her life and conclusions does Anne have as she thinks about the Argonauta ?

8. How does the author relate decorating with a few objects to people in crowds?

9. How does the author use the metaphor of dance in writing about her sister's visit?

10. How does Anne feel as she leaves the island and what does she think about her time?

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