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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item does Nora often lose?
(a) Her glasses.
(b) The script she is working on.
(c) The manuscript of the novel she has almost finished.
(d) Her magnifying glass.

2. What age does Nora Ephron appear to be when she tells her anecdotes and stories?
(a) A woman of any age.
(b) A woman in her sixties.
(c) A woman in her twenties.
(d) A woman having a mid-life crisis.

3. How does Nora feel about her divorces?
(a) She feels free of obligation.
(b) She is sad but moves on.
(c) She is deeply affected.
(d) She is reminiscent of the past.

4. What is the name of Nora's new man in her life?
(a) Albert.
(b) Sam.
(c) Pete.
(d) Nick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora cause the reader to think about as they read about where she lives?

2. According to Nora, what does a great story do?

3. What topic does Nora think each women struggles with all on their own?

4. What is Nora's neighborhood like?

5. Who does Bill lie about that Nora rationalizes away?

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