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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphorical object does Tokarczuk use to make a point about aberration and reality?

2. One vignette focuses on a ruler from Istanbul who rounds up what kinds of stray animals and puts them on an island?

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

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

5. The owner of the donkeys sells tourists trips meant to mimic the journey of whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is repetition used within the story about Kunicki and for what purpose?

2. How does the theme of isolation arise within the vignettes that focus on Eryk?

3. How does the unnamed narrator feel about islands and why?

4. How is personification used to underscore the deep love Blau has for the study of anatomy?

5. What is ironic about Blau's "unproblematic" (133) romantic life prior to his marriage?

6. Discuss the qualities of Flights that could qualify it as a Postmodern work of literature.

7. Provide basic information about the origins of travel psychology.

8. How does the theme of deception arise within Blau's visit to Mrs. Mole's home?

9. What is the message contained within the vignette entitled "Travel Sizes"?

10. What conclusions does the narrator draw about islands and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within Flights and what is Tokarczuk’s message regarding these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about Flights while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Flights and analyze Tokarczuk’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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