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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Moon Shell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does residing by the sea do for the author?
(a) Opens a different world
(b) Gives her a tan
(c) Saves her money
(d) Heals her cuts

2. What does the author consider one of the most important techniques for living?
(a) Pray
(b) Simplification
(c) Eating well
(d) Breathing

3. What does the author say must be balanced in a woman's life?
(a) Solitude and communion
(b) Music and quiet
(c) Work and play
(d) Knowledge and ignorance

4. During the second week, what comes forth in Anne's mind?
(a) New book ideas
(b) Unconscious thoughts and dreams
(c) New knitting patterns
(d) New paintings to do

5. During the second week at the sea what returns to Anne?
(a) The ability to think
(b) Her husband
(c) Her children
(d) Her tan from last year

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author doing at the beginning of the book?

2. What does the author say is required of an artist?

3. The author compares to the channeled whelk to what of hers?

4. What does the author say gets in the way of simplification?

5. How do the author feel about clearing her mind and focusing solely on the sea?

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