Vertigo - Part One

What motivates Anna and Luke Worley to leave the city and move to Garra Nalla?

• A desire for adventure

• The rising cost of living and Anna's health issues

• Job opportunities in the country

• Family obligations

How does the author use the motif of birds in the narrative?

• To signify danger and chaos

• To represent freedom and contrast with city life

• To illustrate the couple's financial struggles

• To depict the beauty of urban landscapes

In what way does the boy serve as a presence in Anna and Luke's life?

• He is a physical companion who interacts with them

• He represents their childhood memories

• He appears during moments of calm, symbolising their hopes

• He is a character that causes conflict between them

What does the act of bird watching signify for Luke and Anna?

• A hobby that distracts them from their problems

• A way to connect with their urban past

• A metaphor for their changing relationship and new beginnings

• A competition between them

How does the setting of Garra Nalla contrast with the city?

• Garra Nalla is more populated and busy

• The city is depicted as serene and peaceful

• Garra Nalla offers freedom, openness, and a sense of possibility

• The city is described as a natural paradise

What does the term "torpor" refer to in the context of Anna and Luke's experience?

• A state of excitement and energy

• A period of physical and mental inactivity

• A feeling of nostalgia for the city

• A sense of urgency to find a new home

How does the discovery of the trunks belonging to Reverend Henley contribute to the narrative?

• It introduces a subplot unrelated to the main story

• It provides a historical context that parallels contemporary issues

• It serves as a distraction for Luke from his current life

• It reveals secrets about Anna's past

What does the Striated Pardalote represent in the novella?

• The couple's disconnection from nature

• The potential for change and migration

• A symbol of urban life

• A reminder of their past failures

How do Anna and Luke's perceptions of the boy differ?

• They both see him as a source of conflict

• Anna views him as angelic, while Luke sees him as wild and boisterous

• They both see him as a burden

• They have no differing perceptions of him

What does the phrase "loop of endless return" signify for Luke?

• His inability to move on from the past

• The cyclical nature of life and acceptance of time

• His desire to escape the country

• A feeling of being trapped in the city