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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Blind as a Bat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the effects of eyesight going bad affect?
(a) Almost everything a person does.
(b) Reading books.
(c) Writing novels.
(d) Being able to read telephone books, menus, and pill bottles.

2. What might some consider cooking to be?
(a) An art.
(b) An inspiration.
(c) An expression.
(d) A chore.

3. What does Nora claim that the obsession with maintenance of physical appearance is trying to ultimately do?
(a) Turn back the clock.
(b) Transform oneself.
(c) Lead to vitality.
(d) Lead to better health.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Nora Ephron enjoy reading telephone books?

2. What maintenance requirement does Nora question?

3. What feeling does Nora's purse give to women everywhere who cannot seem to make traditional purses work?

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

5. What changes in Nora's life as her cooking style changes?

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