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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Only Way to Learn Is to Live," where does Nora find Voltaire?
(a) Under a chair.
(b) By his food bowl.
(c) In the bathroom.
(d) Under the bed.

2. In "Doors," what does Ravi say that he has to do to earn money?
(a) Clean toilets.
(b) Weed gardens.
(c) Sweep streets.
(d) Clean carpets.

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

4. Where were Nora Seed and Mrs. Elm in "A Conversation About Rain"?
(a) Roosevelt School.
(b) Hazeldene School.
(c) Skyline School.
(d) Lincoln School.

5. What does Nora remember that she wanted to be prompted by Mrs Elm and after reading an article in a magazine?
(a) Microbiologist.
(b) Archaeologist.
(c) Geoscientist.
(d) Glaciologist.

6. What does Nora have her student Leo playing on the piano?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Bach.
(c) Chopin.
(d) Mozart.

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

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

9. What color watch is Nora wearing in "Fire"?
(a) Black.
(b) Orange.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

10. Where does Nora work in "Fire"?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Beach.
(c) Whale watching tour.
(d) Ferry terminal.

11. When Nora is checking out the life where she runs a pub with Dan, how long has it been since she had a book by her bed in her real life?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) At least 6 months.
(d) About 10 months.

12. What were Nora Seed and Mrs. Elm doing 19 years before she decided to die?
(a) Using the card catalog.
(b) Shelving books.
(c) Playing chess.
(d) Checking out books.

13. Who had been Nora's only friend at String Theory before she moved back to Scotland?
(a) Lucille.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Elizabeth.

14. In "The Successful Life," how old was Nora when she retired from swimming?
(a) 28.
(b) 31.
(c) 29.
(d) 27.

15. Where did Joe go to university in "Peppermint Tea"?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Bournemouth.
(c) Birmingham.
(d) Manchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Nora worked at String Theory before she is fired?

2. What chess piece is Mrs. Elm's favorite?

3. Who is Mrs. Elm playing chess with when Nora returns to the library after going to the Three Horseshoes?

4. What is the date when Nora arrives at the Midnight Library?

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

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