The People of Paper Quiz

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The term "Burn Collector" echoes which term / circumstance from earlier in the narrative, and why? (from Part 1, Chapter 4)

EMF: both are loose associations of people connected with the harvesting of flowers.

Glue Sniffer: both are kinds of addictions.

Mechanical Tortoise: both are mechanical constructions.

El Loteria: both are loose associations of people addicted to gambling.

Jonathan Mead's search for his daughter can be seen as an ironic counterpoint to which other father / daughter relationship in the book, and why? (from Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 1)

The relationship between Federico and Little Merced: theirs is a close relationship, where that between Mead and Cameroon is not.

The relationship between Maricela and the Baby Nostradamus: theirs is a close relationship, where that between Mead and Cameroon is not.

The relationship between Antonio and Merced de Papel: Antonio regretted losing Merced de Papel, where Mead does not regret losing Cameroon.

The relationship between Federico and Little Merced: theirs is a tense, unhappy relationship, where that between Mead and Cameroon is not.

Narration describes a "jagged path" left by Saturn in front of his home. What aspect of the novel referred to earlier does this ironically echo? (from Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 2 )

Federico leaving a soft path in front of his home to welcome Merced back.

The Mechanic leaving a path for the last mechanical tortoise to return home.

Froggy leaving a soft path in front of his home for Sandra to return to him.

Federico leaving a soft path in front of his home for Saturn to meet him.

In Part 1, Chapter 7, what do the lining of the houses with lead and the change in focus of conversation have in common? (from Part 1, Chapter 7)

They are both ways of making sure that El Monte doesn't crumble like Julieta's home town.

They are both ways of keeping Saturn from knowing the characters' thoughts.

They are both ways of keeping the mysterious Apolonio from getting too much access to the townspeople's thoughts.

They are both ways of making sure that El Monte keeps the flower-picking industry.

What actions earlier in the narrative are echoed by Federico deliberately injuring himself on a nail, and why is the echoing significant? (from Part 3, Chapter 20, Section 1)

Sandra leaving her relationship with Froggy: both are examples of how characters deal with having strong feelings for another lover.

Little Merced's burning herself: both are examples of how characters in the book deal with fear and sadness.

Federico's addiction to limes: both are examples of how he deals with sadness and fear.

Federico's burning himself: both are examples of how he deals with sadness and fear.