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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Citizens of the World, Pick Up Your Pens!"- "Sarira".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator remarks that rarity is frequently rewarded with what?
(a) Value.
(b) Immortality.
(c) Constancy.
(d) Integrity.

2. The philosopher revered by one of the novel's pilgrims at one point observes and interprets what sight?
(a) The hooves of horses galloping by.
(b) The feet of people rushing along the street.
(c) The flight of birds.
(d) The line of people at the bank.

3. What object does Tokarczuk use as a metaphor for the river upon her first time there?
(a) A paper clip.
(b) A dime.
(c) A ribbon.
(d) An alarm clock.

4. The first vignette in Flight describes the narrator's discovery of what element as a toddler?
(a) Sunrises.
(b) Nightfall.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Airplanes.

5. One of the vignettes focuses on a poet who works in what capacity?
(a) As a chef.
(b) As a judge.
(c) As a travel guide.
(d) As a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator attends the lecture about travel psychology, what does she conclude about its length?

2. With what form of comfort does Kunicki console himself after the disappearance of his wife and child?

3. Before leaving with his caravan, the ruler stabs which character in her womb?

4. How is Dr. Blau's talk about silicone plastination received by his audience?

5. The vignette entitled "Sarira" focuses on what kind of person?

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