Main Characters
The Midnight Library and Its Concepts
Alternate Lives and Choices
Personal Growth
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What is the name of the main character in The Midnight Library?

Nora Seed

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Where does the story of The Midnight Library take place?

In the Midnight Library, a magical library between life and death

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In one of her alternate lives, what career does Nora have?

Professional swimmer

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What lesson does Nora learn by the end of the book?

She learns to appreciate her life and not to dwell on regrets.

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Who is the wise librarian who helps Nora in the Midnight Library?

Mrs. Elm

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What is the special ability of the Midnight Library?

It allows Nora to explore alternate versions of her life

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In another alternate life, Nora is a successful what?

Musician

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Who does Nora make peace with in the story?

Her brother, Joe

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What is the name of Nora's brother?

Joe Seed

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What happens when Nora opens a book in the Midnight Library?

She enters an alternate life based on a different choice she could have made

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What happens to Nora’s cat, Volts, in the story?

In one of her alternate lives, Volts is alive, but in others, he is not

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How does Nora ultimately decide to live her life?

By choosing to embrace her life as it is, with its imperfections

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Which character is Nora's ex-boyfriend in the book?

Dan

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What is the central theme of the Midnight Library?

Regret and second chances

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What is one life where Nora is very happy?

A life where she is a professor at Oxford University

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What advice does Mrs. Elm give Nora?

To forgive herself and live without regret