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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Few Shells.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is there little time at home to do, according to the author?
(a) Play golf
(b) Conscious reflection with or without people
(c) Eat a leisurely meal
(d) Walk the dog in the park

2. What does the realization of self encourage?
(a) Being a good partner
(b) Being smart
(c) The growth of one's interests
(d) Having a good job

3. How do the author feel about clearing her mind and focusing solely on the sea?
(a) It is easy
(b) She doesn't want to do it
(c) She thinks she has to do it
(d) It is a difficult task

4. Why does she believe people seek meaningless activities when there's nothing to do?
(a) To keep from remembering something bad
(b) So they don't get bored
(c) To fill the void of time
(d) To keep from thinking

5. How does the author use shells in relation to life?
(a) To show wonder
(b) To illustrate the stages
(c) To demonstrate love
(d) To think about death

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author stress about day to day living?

2. What does the author say is required to obtain simplicity?

3. What does living life an on island do for the author's thoughts?

4. What is Anne afraid of when she is alone and feeling peaceful?

5. How can a homemaker avoid feeling dispensable?

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