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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 does Anne see as how people seem in modern life?

2. What does the realization of self encourage?

3. What does the author say makes it impossible to stand up for each person in existence?

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

5. Anne says that only by learning the truth and beauty in the individual we can do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has the world changed since modern communication?

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

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

5. What has the beach taught the author?

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

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

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

9. What does Anne think middle age might bring to her relationships?

10. What does Anne think about objects being crowded?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

During a description of a "dance" the author wrote about her sister's visit she suggests living in the present is best. What does she mean by living in the present? How difficult it is for you to live in the present? Use an example from your life to illustrate living in the present.

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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