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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What magazine does Nora see on display at the newsagent's in "Doors"?
(a) Vogue.
(b) Discover.
(c) National Geographic.
(d) Business Matters.

2. How long is Nora's talk supposed to be in "Peppermint Tea"?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 35 minutes.
(c) 60 minutes.
(d) 40 minutes.

3. What is the name of Nora's flatmate in "Fire"?
(a) Suzi.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Liddy.
(d) Jojo.

4. In "The Three Horseshoes," who does Dan have an affair with?
(a) Nan.
(b) Molly.
(c) Erin.
(d) Rita.

5. How many views does a TD talk have that Nora gave about stamina in sport, training, and life?
(a) 3 million.
(b) Over 1 million.
(c) About 1 1/2 million.
(d) 2 million.

6. What did people call Nora when she was swimming?
(a) Speedy.
(b) Whale.
(c) Fish.
(d) Blob.

7. What degree does Nora have?
(a) Economics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Biology.
(d) Chemistry.

8. How many days before Nora was to get married, did she back out?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 49.
(d) 31.

9. How old is Nora's neighbor, Mr. Banerjee?
(a) 91.
(b) 84.
(c) 96.
(d) 87.

10. What type of chair does Ms. Elm tell Nora to sit in after she discovers she was not a bad cat owner?
(a) Lounger.
(b) Overstuffed.
(c) Office.
(d) Antique.

11. Where does Nora's former best friend Izzy live?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Australia.
(d) Denver.

12. In "String Theory," what color dress has Nora worn to work all week?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Navy.

13. What type of job did Joe Seed take when he left his hometown?
(a) IT.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Architect.
(d) Accountant.

14. Who is Mrs. Elm playing chess with when Nora returns to the library after going to the Three Horseshoes?
(a) A computer.
(b) Another librarian.
(c) Someone on a chat.
(d) Herself.

15. In "Peppermint Tea," how much of a percent does Joe get from Nora's talk?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 25.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Nora Seed and Mrs. Elm in "A Conversation About Rain"?

2. What color fountain pen does Nora see on Mrs. Elm's desk in "System Error"?

3. At the end of "System Error," where does Nora want to go?

4. In "The Successful Life," where did Dan marry his wife Gina?

5. What color are the book in the library where Nora finds herself after she decides to end her life?

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