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Memoirs of a Polar Bear Quiz

Yoko Tawada

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Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada

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Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 1, pages 3 – 22

Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 2, pages 23 - 41

Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 3, pages 41 - 60

Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 4, pages 60 - 73

Part 2, “The Kiss of Death” – Section 1, pages 77 - 92

Part 2, “The Kiss of Death” – Section 2, pages 92 – 123

Part 2, “The Kiss of Death” – Section 3, pages 123 - 146

Part 2, “The Kiss of Death” – Section 4, pages 146 – 165

Part 3, “Memories of the North Pole” – Section 1, pages 169 - 187

Part 3, “Memories of the North Pole” – Section 2, pages 187 - 213

Part 3, “Memories of the North Pole” – Section 3, pages 213 – 239

Part 3, “Memories of the North Pole” – Section 4, pages 239 - 252

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Themes and Motifs

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Yoko Tawada

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Knut see that reminds him of his long-dead twin brother? (from Part 3, “Memories of the North Pole” – Section 4, pages 239 - 252)

A polar bear stuffed toy, held by one of the children looking at him at the zoo.

Dreams in which Michael is cuddling a baby polar bear.

A polar bear stuffed toy, given to him by Michael.

Dreams of Tosca in which she introduces him to his brother.

2.

Who is Wolfgang? (from Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 3, pages 41 - 60)

The representative of KAOS who helps the bear to adjust to her new life in Berlin.

The representative of KAOS who helps the bear to adjust to her new life in Paris.

The stranger on the train who befriends the bear on her journey to Berlin.

The representative of the Russian government who tries to keep the bear in Kiev.

3.

What is the most likely reason that the performance of the trainer and Tosca was called "The Kiss of Death"? (from Part 2, “The Kiss of Death” – Section 4, pages 146 – 165 )

Because the Kiss was performed in front of a row of lions, there was a powerful sense of danger in the performance.

Because polar bears are so large and unpredictable, there was a powerful sense of danger in the performance.

Because the trainer performed with a gun in her hand, there was a powerful sense of danger in the performance.

Because the Kiss was performed without any kind of barrier between the performers and the audience, there was a powerful sense of danger in the performance.

4.

In Part 1, what are the three sorts of actions that the bear identifies? (from Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 1, pages 3 – 22 )

Those that get positive response; those that get negative response; and those that get no response.

Those that make Ivan happy; those that make Ivan angry with her; and those that make the owner of the circus eager to get more polar bears.

Those that make the audience applaud; those that make the audience boo; and those that make the audience leave.

Those that make her happy; those that make her sad; and those that make her wonder about life in the North Pole.

5.

In Part 1, which sense is the bear’s most effective way of recognizing people? (from Part 1, “The Grandmother: An Evolutionary Theory” – Section 2, pages 23 - 41)

Sight.

Smell.

Hearing.

Touch.

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