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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 best describes Anne's feelings towards middle age?

2. What does Anne believe space around an object can do?

3. What does age bring with it, according to the author?

4. What about space around an object changes it?

5. What do the Anne and her visitor do in the evening?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Anne suggest each person must do as far as themselves is concerned and what effect would that have on a person's life?

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

5. How has the world changed since modern communication?

6. How does Anne see the benefit of meeting people on an island as opposed to in a city?

7. What does Anne think about objects being crowded?

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

9. What has the beach taught the author?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author writes that it is much more difficult to stand out in a city than on the beach. Do you think it would be easier to go to school in a small school or a large one? Describe what you see as the opportunities and difficulties in both types of schools.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The author says her main goal at the sea is to obtain peace. What would be your goal if you took a similar vacation? How would you obtain that goal? Is there some place you would choose besides the sea to find peace? Where? Why?

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