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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Anne use as an example of the simple life?
2. What does the author say must be balanced in a woman's life?
3. To what does the author equate shedding insincerity?
4. What does the author consider one of the most important techniques for living?
5. What does the spell in question #18 do to Anne?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the author's intentions for her time at the beach and is she successful?
2. What does the author say is the answer to the dilemma on how to remain intact and balanced against the forces of nature and shocking events in the periphery
3. What is the effect of solitude on people and on the author? What does the author feel when alone?
4. How does the author see the difference between a man and a woman in marriage?
5. How is the mindset of the second week similar or different from her mindset in the city?
6. What kind of examples does Anne use to illustrate simplicity in life?
7. What does the author explore in her life and the sea? How does she relate this to the channeled whelk?
8. How does the channeled whelk shell appear to Anne?
9. How does this book open and why is the author at the location in the book?
10. Describe the author's understanding of the first stage of a relationship.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Solitude is another topic the author explores. Do you have solitude in your life? When? Where? What do you do with the solitude? Do you actively seek solitude? If so, why? If not, why?
Essay Topic 2
Anne talks extensively about simplicity in life. What does simplicity mean to you? Do you see any way in which your life would be easier if it was more simple? How?
Essay Topic 3
Anne talks about the various stages she sees in marriage. What are these stages and is it possible they apply to any relationship? Why are why not?
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