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

2. A character with what name believes that every human should write a book?
(a) Marie.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Jasmine.

3. The narrator likes to read facts from the package of what product?
(a) Sanitary pads.
(b) Chewing gum.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Milk.

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

5. What is the name of the man famous for his preservation techniques, causing Dr. Blau to seek out his home?
(a) Toad.
(b) Badger.
(c) Mole.
(d) Rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does the narrator believe that her own body will not undergo a transformation at the time of her death?

2. The donkey owner observes that the American tourists are different from the others in what way?

3. When the narrator dreams of a huge cloud on the horizon, in what location does she find herself in the dream?

4. Another one of the pilgrims featured within Flights considers what philosophical work to be more practical than the Bible?

5. What are the categories of television identified by the narrator when she has insomnia?

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