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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Flights" - "Boarding".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During Annushka's endless trips around the city, she finds a mentor in whom?
(a) A diseased crone.
(b) A shrouded runaway.
(c) A mysterious figure.
(d) A beautiful maiden.

3. What is the narrator's destination during her first true experience with travel?
(a) A park.
(b) A library.
(c) A river.
(d) A swimming pool.

4. As the narrator flips through television channels while unable to sleep, she determines that everything falls into how many categories?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. What metaphorical object does Tokarczuk use to make a point about aberration and reality?
(a) A chaise lounge.
(b) An armchair.
(c) A settee.
(d) An ottoman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annushka begins taking what form of transport ceaselessly throughout each day?

2. The narrator discusses a statue of what entity that appeared to have arrived in the world fully-formed?

3. The narrator says that she prefers to be more like a gardener than like a what when it comes to her own narrative?

4. The narrator declares that reception areas are better than cafes for what reason?

5. One of Flight's vignettes sees the narrator judging a friend of hers who hates to travel in what manner?

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