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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beach at My Back.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the author view being alone for two weeks?
(a) It presents a challenge
(b) As boring
(c) As a wonderful vacation
(d) As a spiritual step to sainthood

3. When one lets go of the past one does one get?
(a) Nothing
(b) A certain freedom
(c) A different present
(d) Peace of mind

4. How does society deal with middle/late age?
(a) Condemns it
(b) Makes fun of it
(c) Ignores it
(d) Fears it

5. What does Anne believe space around an object can do?
(a) Make it look odd
(b) Keep people from touching it
(c) Be very dark
(d) Make it more special

Short Answer Questions

1. What does being alone generally suggest in this society?

2. What does the author say everyone wants out of love?

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

4. What will the moon shell placed on her desk in Connecticut do for the author?

5. In the beginning of a marriage the author says there's little time to do what?

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