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What did the author realize with horror on the day of their flight?
What did the author realize with horror on the day of their flight?
- It was too late for an online order of shoes (correct)
- They had forgotten to pack their passport
- They had lost their wallet
- Their flight was cancelled
Why was the author in an uncomfortable position?
Why was the author in an uncomfortable position?
- They had too many things to pack for the flight
- They were feeling unwell
- They had intended to buy shoes but never visit the mall again (correct)
- They were running late for the flight
What did the author need to decide when faced with the dilemma?
What did the author need to decide when faced with the dilemma?
- Whether to go without new shoes or visit the mall (correct)
- Whether to buy shoes from a different store
- Whether to cancel the flight
- Whether to book a later flight
What did the author's mind immediately turn to when faced with the dilemma?
What did the author's mind immediately turn to when faced with the dilemma?
How would the author react if they said, 'I acknowledge that I must go to the mall to get the shoes. But I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall'?
How would the author react if they said, 'I acknowledge that I must go to the mall to get the shoes. But I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall'?
What is the main dilemma faced by the author?
What is the main dilemma faced by the author?
What does the author mean by 'the combination is incoherent'?
What does the author mean by 'the combination is incoherent'?
'There’s nothing very remarkable about the story I just told.' What does this statement imply?
'There’s nothing very remarkable about the story I just told.' What does this statement imply?
'I do intend to get the shoes. But I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall.' What does this statement reveal about the author's mindset?
'I do intend to get the shoes. But I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall.' What does this statement reveal about the author's mindset?
'And something else always seemed more pressing.' What does this imply about the author's priorities?
'And something else always seemed more pressing.' What does this imply about the author's priorities?
What led the author to form the intention never to visit the mall again?
What led the author to form the intention never to visit the mall again?
Why did the author decide to buy a new pair of dress shoes?
Why did the author decide to buy a new pair of dress shoes?
What caused the decline in the number of wedding invites for the author and their partner?
What caused the decline in the number of wedding invites for the author and their partner?
Why was the author excited about attending the wedding?
Why was the author excited about attending the wedding?
What was the author's primary reason for preferring online ordering over visiting the mall?
What was the author's primary reason for preferring online ordering over visiting the mall?
What dilemma did the author face regarding selecting products at the mall?
What dilemma did the author face regarding selecting products at the mall?
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