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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parenting in Three Stages.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic does Nora think each women struggles with all on their own?
(a) Breast size.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Physical appearance.
(d) Career choice.

2. How much does Nora Ephron's friend plan on spending on her vintage purse?
(a) Two thousand dollars.
(b) Fifteen hundred dollars.
(c) Sixty dollars.
(d) Twenty-six hundred dollars.

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

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

5. Why does it seem pointless to answer honestly if a friend says you look great?
(a) Your friend wants to look better than you.
(b) Your friend is lying to you.
(c) You already know you look great.
(d) You won't believe it anyway.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nora Ephron, what about parenting is lacking?

2. What does Nora claim that the obsession with maintenance of physical appearance is trying to ultimately do?

3. When did Nora Ephron enjoy reading telephone books?

4. What does Nora admit to doing to maintain her face?

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

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