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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. What two actions does the author say are not acceptable paths to simplicity?

2. What does residing by the sea do for the author?

3. What does being alone generally suggest in this society?

4. What does Anne say is valid as far as one-and-only moments?

5. During the second week, what comes forth in Anne's mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. The author suggests that women are designed to be giving. How does she tie in giving with solitude?

2. The author suggests being alone might be good for a person. Why does she say this?

3. What happens to Anne's mind the second week at the beach?

4. 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

5. Describe a double-sunrise shell?

6. Why might Anne want to be alone at the beach?

7. How does one get gifts from the sea and what are the gifts?

8. How does the author suggest women should obtain solitude?

9. How does this book open and why is the author at the location in the book?

10. What is Anne's main goal and what would the fulfillment of this goal mean to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author states that her life has been shaped by the people who have been in it. What does she mean by this statement? Do you think she is right? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What does the author mean by a "one-and-only" moment? What was a moment like that which you have experienced in your life?

Essay Topic 3

Anne says a woman must find her own identity. What do you think she means? Do you think this could apply to a man also? Why or why not? How do you explore your identity?

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