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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. How do the two function in the small cottage?
(a) They sleep in shifts
(b) As a dance
(c) They fight about who cooks
(d) They keep knocking into each other

2. How does the author use shells in relation to life?
(a) To show wonder
(b) To think about death
(c) To illustrate the stages
(d) To demonstrate love

3. Why does the author believe it will be difficult to remember her thoughts from the beach?
(a) Her husband takes up all her time
(b) Life is too hectic at home
(c) They won't be relevant
(d) One's thoughts and visions begin to fade

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

5. What does the mother Argonauta do with her shell after the babies hatch?
(a) Gives it to her mate
(b) The children take it with them
(c) Eats it
(d) Leaves it and swims away

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say each person must develop on his/her own?

2. What will she use to remind her of the island at home?

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

4. What do Anne and her visitor do in the afternoon?

5. Why must a new community be created in a middle aged relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does being at home change the author's interaction with people?

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

3. What has the beach taught the author?

4. What does Anne think middle age might bring to her relationships?

5. Does the author believe she will be able to practice at home what she learned on the island? Why or why not?

6. What are some of the ideas the author expresses about the kinds of love and bonds formed in marriage?

7. Describe a day at the beach with Anne after her sister arrives.

8. What is the Argonauta and how does it use its shell?

9. What does Anne say about returning to the beginnings of a relationship?

10. What does Anne think about objects being crowded?

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