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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 Anne say people must do as far as time goes?

2. The author suggests that compassion may not be possible in the modern world for who?

3. What does Anne say one must be aware of in everyday life?

4. Why does the author think at this stage of life a large house is not necessary?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anne see as the difference in caring between the modern world and when life was less technical?

2. What does Anne say women must discover for themselves and how?

3. What does Anne think middle age might bring to her relationships?

4. Describe a day at the beach with Anne after her sister arrives.

5. Anne talks about the different needs for aging adults. What are some of the ideas she expresses?

6. How does being at home change the author's interaction with people?

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

8. Describe some of the information the author gives about the oyster shell.

9. What has the beach taught the author?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne Lindbergh wishes to be alone at the beach. She offers many reasons for this desire. What are her reasons and do you agree with them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The author deeply desires to maintain her role as wife, mother, artist and public figure, such a lifestyle begins to become all pervasive and takes a toll on the author's spirit. What do you think is meant by this statement. Use text from the book and ideas from your own life to illustrate your points.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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