Sleepless in San Francisco
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Which city is the setting of the short story 'Sleepless in San Francisco'?

  • New York
  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco (correct)
  • Pittsburgh

What is the author's name?

  • Francesca Flores (correct)
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Sarah Deragon
  • Brand X Pictures

What does the protagonist do for work?

  • Writer
  • Mall employee (correct)
  • Linguist
  • Traveler

What activity does the author enjoy in her free time?

<p>Dancing ballet and jazz (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What weather condition has the protagonist not seen in months?

<p>Rain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activities does the author enjoy in her free time?

<p>Traveling, dancing ballet and jazz, practicing trapeze and contortion, and visiting parks and trails around San Francisco</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do for work?

<p>She works at a mall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What weather condition has the protagonist not seen in months?

<p>Rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city is the setting of the short story 'Sleepless in San Francisco'?

<p>San Francisco</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist use to shield herself from the rain?

<p>Her jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

Francesca Flores is a writer, traveler, and ______.

<p>linguist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Raised in ______, she read every fantasy book she could get her hands on

<p>Pittsburgh</p> Signup and view all the answers

She began writing the novel Diamond City while working as a ______ travel manager.

<p>corporate</p> Signup and view all the answers

When she’s not writing or reading, Francesca enjoys traveling, dancing ballet and jazz, practicing trapeze and contortion, and visiting parks and trails around San ______, where she currently resides.

<p>Francisco</p> Signup and view all the answers

I haven’t seen ______ in months.

<p>rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Short Story Overview

  • Setting: San Francisco
  • Author: Francesca Flores

Protagonist's Occupation

  • The protagonist works as a travel manager.

Author's Hobbies

  • Enjoys traveling, dancing ballet and jazz, practicing trapeze and contortion, and visiting parks and trails.

Weather Conditions

  • The protagonist has not seen rain in months.
  • Uses an umbrella to shield herself from the rain.

Background Information on Francesca Flores

  • Raised in a location not specified in the text, she read every fantasy book available to her.
  • Began writing the novel "Diamond City" while employed as a travel manager.

Current Residence

  • Francesca resides in San Francisco.

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Test your knowledge on the short story "Sleepless in San Francisco" by Francesca Flores. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the plot, characters, and themes in this captivating tale.

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