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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 are some of the ways couples forge ahead in the world, according to the author?
(a) Enjoying life and having a great romance
(b) Attaining an education and acquiring knowledge
(c) Getting rich, becoming famous
(d) Attaining a home, career, children

2. How does Anne feel as she leaves the sea?
(a) Happy
(b) Tushed she has to get home
(c) Tired but peaceful
(d) Nostalgia is already setting in

3. Anne says that only by learning the truth and beauty in the individual we can do what?
(a) Not have war
(b) Not have to deal with the world
(c) Deal with the whole
(d) Not have crime

4. What best describes Anne's feelings towards middle age?
(a) Acceptence and regret
(b) Depression
(c) Optimism
(d) Happiness

5. What are two ways bonds in marriage are formed?
(a) Working and praying
(b) Loyalties and shared experiences
(c) Having children and hobbies
(d) Taking care of parents and going to school

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between daily living tasks on the island and at home?

2. The world is so large and devoid of individuality that the author worries about what?

3. What does the author intend to do about the societal implications of age?

4. To what does the author compare the oyster shell for comfort?

5. For what was the Argonauta named?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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