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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parenting in Three Stages.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the chapter "Blind as a Bat" and ode to?
(a) A Grecian urn.
(b) Reading.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Writing.

2. Why does it seem pointless to answer honestly if a friend says you look great?
(a) You won't believe it anyway.
(b) You already know you look great.
(c) Your friend wants to look better than you.
(d) Your friend is lying to you.

3. Who inspires Nora Ephron to change her life by helping her find her true personal style in cooking and in home decor?
(a) Julia Child.
(b) Michael Fields.
(c) Craig Claiborne.
(d) Lee Bailey.

4. What does Nora Ephon do so that others do not have to witness her aging body?
(a) Turns down social invitations.
(b) Stay indoors.
(c) Turns to surgery.
(d) Dress for concealment.

5. What has every woman tried to do with her purse?
(a) Style it with an outfit.
(b) Wear it out.
(c) Make it work.
(d) Keep it clean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Nora Ephron claim other women do not answer honestly about when asked for their opinion?

2. Where can you look for advice about parenting, but be advised that there are many different opinions?

3. What is not guaranteed in a difficult recipe?

4. What happens in Nora Ephron's marriage as she is experimenting in the culinary world?

5. When did Nora Ephron enjoy reading telephone books?

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