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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What helps most people become inspired to cook?
(a) An inspirational chef.
(b) A great cookbook.
(c) An incredible restaurant.
(d) A catered event.

4. What is a cook's style very similar to?
(a) They way they treat themselves.
(b) They way they treat others.
(c) The way they lead their life.
(d) They way they fall in love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of maintenance overwhelms Nora?

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

3. What happens to Nora as she exercises?

4. What does Nora Ephron's new purse bring her?

5. What kinds of books is Nora most interested in?

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