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

2. How does the structure of the oyster shell appear?
(a) Intricate and planned
(b) Evenly spaced
(c) It has no structure
(d) Sprawling and uneven

3. What does Anne believe is not her responsibility to do?
(a) To visit the sick
(b) To help her neighbors
(c) Embrace the entire world
(d) To raise her grandchildren

4. What does the author say acceptance of pain as growth potential do?
(a) Will grant peace
(b) Will enable growth faster
(c) Will make the clock less significant
(d) Will give happiness

5. What does the author say a woman must discover for herself?
(a) Whether she wants children
(b) Her intelligence
(c) Her talents
(d) Her identity

Short Answer Questions

1. What might limit a person's outlook on life?

2. What does Anne say one must be aware of in everyday life?

3. How does she relate time to the dance?

4. As far as relationships go, what does the author say is generally not an option?

5. What does age bring with it, according to the author?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anne see the benefit of meeting people on an island as opposed to in a city?

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

3. How has the world changed since modern communication?

4. How does Anne see the oyster shell in relationship to marriage?

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

6. What has the beach taught the author?

7. Describe some of the information the author gives about the oyster shell.

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

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

10. How does Anne relate the Argonauta shell to her life?

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