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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in Nora Ephron's marriage as she is experimenting in the culinary world?
(a) She has another child.
(b) She cheats on her husband.
(c) She gets a divorce.
(d) She is left for another woman.

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

3. Where does Nora travel to with a friend to buy a purse?
(a) London.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York City.

4. What maintenance requirement does Nora question?
(a) Getting a massage.
(b) Getting a manicure.
(c) Getting a pedicure.
(d) Getting a facial.

5. 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 simple to complicated.
(d) It moves from complicated to simple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Nora take care of her nails for many years?

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

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

4. What does Nora now have on her face because of menopause?

5. Why does it seem pointless to answer honestly if a friend says you look great?

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