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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author consider one of the most important techniques for living?

3. What does the author stress about day to day living?

4. What does Anne become one with?

5. What casts a powerful spell on Anne?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe a double-sunrise shell?

2. What kind of examples does Anne use to illustrate simplicity in life?

3. How does the author suggest one might rejuvenate a relationship?

4. What are the author's intentions for her time at the beach and is she successful?

5. How does the author feel about the concept of being the "one and only" in a person's life?

6. How does the author find life at the ocean?

7. How does the author suggest women should obtain solitude?

8. What is the effect of solitude on people and on the author? What does the author feel when alone?

9. What does the author explore in her life and the sea? How does she relate this to the channeled whelk?

10. The author suggests that women are designed to be giving. How does she tie in giving with solitude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author said, "I feel we are islands in a common sea." What do you think she means by this statement? How might this statement apply to your life?

Essay Topic 2

During a description of a "dance" the author wrote about her sister's visit she suggests living in the present is best. What does she mean by living in the present? How difficult it is for you to live in the present? Use an example from your life to illustrate living in the present.

Essay Topic 3

The author writes that it is much more difficult to stand out in a city than on the beach. Do you think it would be easier to go to school in a small school or a large one? Describe what you see as the opportunities and difficulties in both types of schools.

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