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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the author equate shedding insincerity?
(a) Facing the morning sun
(b) Taking off a mask
(c) Being holy
(d) Breathing deeply

2. What could happen without inner strength and spiritual solidity?
(a) One could die
(b) One will be depleted
(c) One could be a criminal
(d) One could get sick

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

4. Why is less time spent caring for the home now possible?
(a) A myriad inventions
(b) Smaller families
(c) Smaller houses
(d) Men help

5. At the beach, what is the first step to achieving simplicity?
(a) Shed everything unnecessary
(b) Wear a swim suit
(c) Meditate an hour a day
(d) Fast with only liquids

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is natural and part of the process of life?

2. What is a double-sunrise shell?

3. To what does Anne compare saying good-bye?

4. What removes the desire to think or read within Anne?

5. What does she do with the books she has stashed in the bag?

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