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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 darkness causes her to feel like taking what action?
(a) Leaving.
(b) Running.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Exploring.

2. The narrator describes a dream in which she reads an article about how to construct what object?
(a) An ocean.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A nest.
(d) A train.

3. What event causes Dr. Blau to leave before discovering the secret preservation techniques?
(a) Badger's widow makes a pass at him.
(b) Toad's widow makes a pass at him.
(c) Rat's widow makes a pass at him.
(d) Mole's widow makes a pass at him.

4. The narrator pursues a degree in what discipline during her time at the university?
(a) Biology.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Education.

5. What type of receptacle is featured in the vignette about the collection of oddities?
(a) A sink.
(b) A cupboard.
(c) A bucket.
(d) A cabinet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of trains are discussed in the vignette entitled "Trains for Cowards" (61)?

2. The fact with which the narrator is most infatuated has to do with what part of the human body?

3. The first pilgrim featured in the narrative tells the narrator that the things he has seen are now what?

4. The narrator likes to read facts from the package of what product?

5. The narrator states that the person at the center of "Sarira" has a body that will transform into what object upon her death?

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