Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Book of Laughter and Forgetting? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What does the image of the border signify?
The need for a passport.
The end of life as we know it.
The separation between two countries.
The place where we're going to lose our minds.
Q. Why is Clementis' hat on Gottwald's head such a big deal for Kundera?
It's proof that Clementis existed.
It's proof that Clementis was a good person.
It's proof that Gottwald killed Clementis.
It's proof that Communists like hats.
Q. Why are the children of the island so horrible to Tamina?
She's too tall.
She won't play their games.
She's not really part of their world.
She tries to escape.
Q. What does the phrase "children are the future" mean to Kundera?
Children will grow and carry on the human race.
Humanity is devolving into childhood.
The earth is overpopulated.
Children are hostile creatures that just want to take over everything.
Q. Why is it difficult to reclaim your place in a circle dance?
If you leave, the circle closes up.
If you leave, the other dancers will die.
If you leave, you won't want to return.
If you leave, the circle will be broken and the dance will end.