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

2. What is there little time at home to do, according to the author?
(a) Conscious reflection with or without people
(b) Walk the dog in the park
(c) Play golf
(d) Eat a leisurely meal

3. What does the author plan to do about her life upon returning home?
(a) Kick her grown children out
(b) Tell her husband to change
(c) Pick-up where she left off
(d) Try for more balance

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the relationship of the Argonauta to its shell?

3. What does Anne believe concentrating on the world's problems might do to someone?

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

5. What is it acceptable for people to do together on the island?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Anne feel about people who are solely concerned about the problems of the whole?

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

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

8. What has the beach taught the author?

9. How does Anne see the difference between everyday task at home and on the island?

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

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