Jacques Derrida — Questions and answers
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What fell out of the book called 'The Unwritten Rules' when Nalini opened it?
Choices
- A strange, pressed flower ✓
- A forgotten old coin
- A tiny, faded photograph
- A small, shiny key
Answer: A strange, pressed flower
From page 2
How did the ancient scroll show 'Speech' compared to 'Writing'?
Choices
- 'Speech' was bright and central, while 'Writing' was faded and off to the side. ✓
- 'Speech' was small and hidden, while 'Writing' was large and bold.
- 'Speech' and 'Writing' looked exactly the same.
- 'Speech' was dark and turbulent, while 'Writing' was golden and serene.
Answer: 'Speech' was bright and central, while 'Writing' was faded and off to the side.
From page 3
What happened when Sora and Nalini tried to find the 'true' meaning of a word in the riddle?
Choices
- The meaning seemed to shift and expand, never settling. ✓
- They found the one perfect definition right away.
- The riddle disappeared when they touched it.
- A wizard appeared and told them the answer.
Answer: The meaning seemed to shift and expand, never settling.
From page 4
What happened when Sora and Nalini touched a word on the interactive display?
Choices
- It showed its meaning, what it was not, and all the meanings it could become. ✓
- It played a secret message from the display's creator.
- It only showed its single, perfect definition.
- It showed pictures of historical philosophers.
Answer: It showed its meaning, what it was not, and all the meanings it could become.
From page 6
According to Sora, what does Derrida's idea about shifting meanings truly mean?
Choices
- That nothing is real and everything is confusing.
- That meaning is more complex and fluid than we often assume. ✓
- That we should always follow strict, unquestionable categories.
- That we should destroy all connections between words.
Answer: That meaning is more complex and fluid than we often assume.
From page 7
How did Sora say understanding Derrida helps them in the world outside the archive?
Choices
- It helps them become better at riddles.
- It teaches them to accept things at face value without question.
- It helps them think critically about messages and ask about rules and assumptions. ✓
- It makes them want to stay in the archive forever.
Answer: It helps them think critically about messages and ask about rules and assumptions.
From page 9