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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Conversation About the Rain to The Three Horseshoes.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long has Nora worked at String Theory before she is fired?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 10 years. 9 months, and 8 days.
(d) 12 years, 11 months, and 3 days.

3. What is the name of the girl from Nora's school that she sees in "Doors"?
(a) Elspeth.
(b) Megan.
(c) Kerry-Anne.
(d) Lucy.

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

5. What language does Nora regret not sticking with?
(a) Italian.
(b) German.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does a man ring Nora Seed's doorbell in "The Man at the Door"?

2. In "String Theory," what color dress has Nora worn to work all week?

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

4. In "The Man at the Door," how long is it before Nora Seed decides to die?

5. How old is Nora?

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