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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. How does the freedom of being a whole person effect a relationship?

2. What has changed in the modern life as far as community goes?

3. What does Anne believe space around an object can do?

4. What type of people does the author believe one would be unlikely to be friends with in a city?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What has the beach taught the author?

2. What does Anne think about objects being crowded?

3. What is the Argonauta and how does it use its shell?

4. What are some of the ideas the author expresses about the kinds of love and bonds formed in marriage?

5. How does Anne feel about the years to come in her life?

6. What does Anne suggest each person must do as far as themselves is concerned and what effect would that have on a person's life?

7. What does the author say about most people wanting duration in life and marriage?

8. What questions about her life and conclusions does Anne have as she thinks about the Argonauta ?

9. How does Anne see the difference between everyday task at home and on the island?

10. How does the author relate decorating with a few objects to people in crowds?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne talks about the various stages she sees in marriage. What are these stages and is it possible they apply to any relationship? Why are why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the author has a difficult time sticking to her intentions of what she plans to do at the beach? Use illustrations from the book and your life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author states that her life has been shaped by the people who have been in it. What does she mean by this statement? Do you think she is right? Why or why not?

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