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

2. The narrator requires an electric socket in order to power what necessary item?
(a) A hairdryer.
(b) A can opener.
(c) A teakettle.
(d) A nightlight.

3. The narrator comes to believe that change is different from permanence in what way?
(a) Change is nobler than permanence.
(b) Permanence is easier than change.
(c) Change is inevitable, while permanence is chosen.
(d) Permanence is nobler than change.

4. What part of a woman's body does the narrator compare to fingerprints in relation to uniqueness?
(a) The breast.
(b) The tongue.
(c) The vulva.
(d) The earlobe.

5. The sanskrit Kali Yuga refers to which cycle of the world?
(a) The end of the cycle.
(b) The final cycle.
(c) The endless cycle.
(d) The first cycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Tokarczuk use as a metaphor for the river upon her first time there?

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

3. The vignettes mentioning Menchu focuses on what type of ruler?

4. What object is used to symbolize the tendency of certain people to seek life improvement through travel?

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

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