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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nora mention she is unable to finish because so is so enraptured by a book?
(a) Writing a movie script.
(b) Editing a movie.
(c) Cleaning her home.
(d) A meal.

2. What kind of approach does Nora take when giving advice?
(a) Elementary.
(b) Cryptic.
(c) Straightforward.
(d) Humorous.

3. Why is Nora so happy about the cabbage strudel?
(a) Because she found something she lost.
(b) Because the strudel reminds her of home.
(c) Because it is a perfect combination of flakes and vegetables.
(d) Because it is such a satisfying accompaniment to soup.

4. What is the structure of Nora's apartment?
(a) Narrow and vertical.
(b) Horizontal.
(c) A rounded studio.
(d) Multi-floor.

5. How does Nora describe herself as she sits in front of her computer?
(a) a computer addict
(b) A workaholic
(c) A mouse potato.
(d) Jittery and anxious

6. Who does Bill lie about that Nora rationalizes away?
(a) Monica.
(b) Linda.
(c) Gennifer.
(d) Hillary.

7. What does most of the advice that Nora offers fall under the umbrella of?
(a) Benefits of age.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Education.
(d) Wisdom.

8. What is Nora's job in the White House?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Typist.
(c) Wait staff.
(d) Intern.

9. What does Nora say is easy to do when it comes to advice?
(a) Wish you had taken it.
(b) Wish you had not taken it.
(c) Wish you would have questioned it.
(d) Wish you could have figured things out yourself.

10. What does Nora remember about the books that she reads?
(a) Where she was when she read them.
(b) The problems of her life she is reminded of.
(c) The characters.
(d) The intriguing plot.

11. What was one of Nora's favorite foods?
(a) Cabbage soup.
(b) Cabbage pie.
(c) Cabbage slaw.
(d) Cabbage strudel.

12. According to Nora, what is a small but valued plus to living in New York City?
(a) Having a doorman.
(b) The subway.
(c) The shopping.
(d) The art and culture.

13. What bakery did Nora used to find her favorite cabbage strudel?
(a) Mrs. Herb's Hungarian Bakery.
(b) Mrs. Hebet's Hungarian Bakery.
(c) Mrs. Herbst's Hungarian Bakery.
(d) Mrs. Herbert's Hungarian Bakery.

14. How does Nora feel when the story of Bill and Monica comes out?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Justified.

15. According to Nora, what does a great story do?
(a) Provides distraction from their everyday life.
(b) Pulls the reader in and takes them off in their imagination.
(c) Helps to unravel and solve their own problems.
(d) Causes them to forget their life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical condition does Nora equate to from spending too much time enjoying a great book?

2. Why does Nora think the advice she gives might not be heard?

3. Which "Bill" is Nora referring to in the chapter "Me and Bill?"

4. Where is Andre's Hungarian Bakery located?

5. What is Nora's neighborhood like?

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