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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Nora's apartment building?
(a) Applethorn.
(b) Thornton.
(c) Apthorn.
(d) Apthorp.

2. Why does Nora Ephron believe that her new bag will never go out of style?
(a) Because Grace Kelly had a bag like her.
(b) Because she has seen it advertised in fashion magazines.
(c) Because it was never in style.
(d) Because it is a timeless piece.

3. How does Nora's cooking style change?
(a) It moves from gourmet to casual.
(b) It moves from casual to gourmet.
(c) It moves from complicated to simple.
(d) It moves from simple to complicated.

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

5. What does Nora miss being able to read?
(a) Novels.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Magazine articles.
(d) The telephone book.

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

7. What kind of maintenance overwhelms Nora?
(a) Hair maintenance.
(b) Skin maintenance.
(c) Fashion maintenance.
(d) Body maintenance.

8. According to Nora Ephron, what about parenting is lacking?
(a) Community support.
(b) Good advice.
(c) Support from other parents.
(d) A manual and training.

9. Why does Nora not need a purse for a time?
(a) She carries very little around with her.
(b) She rebels.
(c) She uses a backpack instead.
(d) She works from home.

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

11. According to Nora Ephron, what does every woman want?
(a) To enjoy the best things in life.
(b) To be in shape.
(c) To be successful.
(d) To look and feel beautiful.

12. Who does Nora have imaginary conversations with?
(a) Nutritionists.
(b) Writers.
(c) Chefs.
(d) Actresses.

13. What did Nora used to do to be rid of unwanted hairs?
(a) Pluck them out.
(b) Shave them.
(c) Ignore them.
(d) Use hair bleach.

14. What profession is Nora Ephron a critically acclaimed success?
(a) Chef.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Actor.
(d) Director.

15. What is the name of the manager of Nora's building?
(a) Barbara Ross.
(b) Barbara Ryland.
(c) Barbara Rosslyn.
(d) Barbara Rosetti.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nora, what did parents need to do once the "The Parenting Movement" began?

2. Where in New York do Nora and Nick find a new apartment after Apthorp?

3. What subject does Nora Ephron provide humorous insight into?

4. Who inspires Nora Ephron to change her life by helping her find her true personal style in cooking and in home decor?

5. What is a cook's style very similar to?

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