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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 states that the person at the center of "Sarira" has a body that will transform into what object upon her death?
(a) A block of wood.
(b) A shard of glass.
(c) A musical note.
(d) A grain of sand.

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

3. What motivation drives humans to travel, according to the lectures focused on travel psychology?
(a) Ennui.
(b) Desire.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Boredom.

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

5. The narrator enjoys the idea of performing what activity as a moral obligation to one's people?
(a) Watching films.
(b) Reading books.
(c) Writing letters.
(d) Having in-person conversations.

Short Answer Questions

1. One vignette describes which people's practice of mummifying their loved ones' heads?

2. How does the narrator view the locations in which she has been hurt?

3. The first pilgrim focused upon within the narrative of Flights is whom?

4. The vignette entitled "Media Presenters" describes what type of vehicle lying in blood and gasoline?

5. Josefine Solomon's letter is addressed to "Francis, Emperor of" (165) what country?

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