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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. Why does the author believe it will be difficult to remember her thoughts from the beach?

2. How common are the oyster shells?

3. How does she relate time to the dance?

4. How do sailors consider the Argonauta shell?

5. How does the visit effect Anne's path?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anne say women must discover for themselves and how?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Anne think about objects being crowded?

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

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

9. How does Anne feel as she leaves the island and what does she think about her time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author deeply desires to maintain her role as wife, mother, artist and public figure, such a lifestyle begins to become all pervasive and takes a toll on the author's spirit. What do you think is meant by this statement. Use text from the book and ideas from your own life to illustrate your points.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author has decided that the only way to deal with the whole is to deal with the individual. What does she mean by this? Can you think of an example in your life that demonstrates this idea?

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