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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Serial Monogamy: A Memoir.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Nora Ephron get frustrated carrying her purse around?
(a) She finds it too heavy.
(b) The purse strains her shoulder.
(c) She can never find anything in it.
(d) She ends up loading it up with too many things.

3. What does Nora Ephron not like about her purse?
(a) That it is unorganized.
(b) That it does not have pockets.
(c) That it doesn't come in a color she likes.
(d) That it is cumbersome.

4. Which body part does Nora Ephron believe shows age the most?
(a) The stomach.
(b) The decolletage.
(c) The neck.
(d) The lips.

5. What subject does Nora Ephron claim other women do not answer honestly about when asked for their opinion?
(a) Marriage and friendships.
(b) Physical characteristics.
(c) Divorce proceedings.
(d) Mental capacities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the single ingredient that must be left out of every kitchen?

2. What do the contents of Nora's purse most resemble?

3. What subject matter does Nora Ephron refuse to discuss in her book?

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 body part does Nora share how she most deeply feels in the opening of the book?

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