It was n't because of construction or an accident or anything . No , it was because as soon as we got out of the first tollbooth , we hit the line for the second tollbooth . THE FIFTEEN MILE LINE .
Answer the following question: Why was traffic moving so slowly ?

Traffic seemed to be stopped the entire route .

It was n't a place I recognized , but it looked breathtaking -- more so , perhaps , than any other pictures I ' ve seen of Norway . It was n't just the steep and wobbly landscape that was so stunning . It was also the two super - tall , super - skinny fishing houses that sat out alongside a weather - beaten pier .
Answer the following question: What can you assume the author is nearby ?

The author is near a body of water .

I ' m very frustrated right now . Several weeks ago I made an appointment with the endocrinologist my doctor recommended for 09/02/08 . I put in for the day off at work then last Thursday I got a message that they needed to reschedule . They said there was a time available on Wednesday 09/03/08 .
Answer the following question: What about the scheduling situation is so frustrating for the speaker ?

They just want a straight answer about when the appointment will be and ca n't get one

Hurt just as much as a normal needle , thank you very much . Stupid lady said that the normal shots hurt more . The doctor came in and started putting a whole bunch of different things in the IV , and the last thing I remember was they told me I would feel relaxed , and I said my arm was tingly . I do n't remember leaving the surgery room , just the room they had me lie down in after . I said I felt kind of nauseous , and the wonderful nurse lady said " that 's rare .
Answer the following question: What might have happened before entering the operating room ?
A nurse tried to comfort me and then she injected me with anesthetic .