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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does multiplicity in life lead to, according to the author?
(a) Being tired all the time
(b) Anger
(c) An interesting life
(d) Fragmentation

2. How long does it take Anne to slip into a state of ease?
(a) A week
(b) A few hours
(c) A few days
(d) The entire vacation

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

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

5. What does romantic love turn to, according to the author?
(a) Friendship
(b) Divorce
(c) Familial love
(d) Devotion and companionship

Short Answer Questions

1. What two actions does the author say are not acceptable paths to simplicity?

2. Why is the author amused by the oyster shell?

3. What is the author's suggestion for renewing a relationship?

4. What does the author say a woman is full of?

5. What complicates a pure relationship?

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