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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the vignette entitled "Flights," the narrator states that "everything is" (227) what in hell?
(a) Lost.
(b) Hypothetical.
(c) Pointy.
(d) On fire.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer 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?

2. Within the narrative, which character envisions the first iteration of a travel agency?

3. The narrator's first true experience with travel takes place during what period of her life?

4. The narrator refers to the inevitable entrapment of people who have not mastered the art of taking what action?

5. The man sitting next to the narrator during the flight from Irkutsk to Moscow has what job?

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