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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Maintenance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the contents of Nora's purse most resemble?
(a) Grace Kelly's Hermes bag.
(b) Mary Poppin's bottomless carpet bag.
(c) A bag lady's bag.
(d) A grocery gag.

2. What changes in Nora's life as her cooking style changes?
(a) Nora's clothing style.
(b) Nora's attitude towards friends.
(c) Nora's taste in home decor.
(d) Nora's philosophy on life.

3. What feeling does Nora's purse give to women everywhere who cannot seem to make traditional purses work?
(a) Doom.
(b) Fear.
(c) Joy.
(d) Hope.

4. What is not guaranteed in a difficult recipe?
(a) Proper measurements.
(b) Quality ingredients.
(c) Taste.
(d) Care and craftsmanship.

5. What maintenance requirement does Nora question?
(a) Getting a pedicure.
(b) Getting a manicure.
(c) Getting a facial.
(d) Getting a massage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Nora Ephron's friend plan on spending on her vintage purse?

2. What does Nora Ephron say she wishes she would have enjoyed and appreciated in her life?

3. How did Nora take care of her nails for many years?

4. Which body part does Nora Ephron believe shows age the most?

5. What does Nora admit to doing to maintain her face?

(see the answer key)

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