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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the author have to rush in the city?
(a) To take her children places
(b) To run her business
(c) To get ahead
(d) To accomplish myriad tasks

3. What does a married woman's concerns keep her from doing?
(a) Going out with lots of men
(b) Being independent
(c) Being selfish
(d) Having a creative, contemplative or saintly life

4. What does the author intend to do about the societal implications of age?
(a) Survive them
(b) Ignore them
(c) Mitigate them
(d) Get rid of them

5. What would happen if one chose to embrace one-and-only moments all the time?
(a) It would be frustrating
(b) There's be no room for others
(c) It would be too chaotic
(d) It would get boring

Short Answer Questions

1. What is there little time at home to do, according to the author?

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

3. What does the realization of self encourage?

4. Why does Anne take only a few shells home with her?

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

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