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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession is Nora Ephron a critically acclaimed success?
(a) Chef.
(b) Director.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Actor.

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

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

4. What has every woman tried to do with her purse?
(a) Keep it clean.
(b) Wear it out.
(c) Style it with an outfit.
(d) Make it work.

5. What is not guaranteed in a difficult recipe?
(a) Quality ingredients.
(b) Care and craftsmanship.
(c) Taste.
(d) Proper measurements.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Nora Ephron's friend plan on spending on her vintage purse?

2. What has nothing to do with age?

3. What is happening to Nora's vision?

4. What is the story of Nora's apartment essentially a story about?

5. Why does Nora Ephron get frustrated carrying her purse around?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Nora as she throws herself into the culinary arts?

2. What is the symbolism of Nora's apartment?

3. What is happening to Nora's eyesight and what is she having trouble doing?

4. What is significant about Lee Bailey?

5. What is wrong with Nora Ephron's neck, besides age and what does she wish she would have enjoyed more?

6. Describe the second stage of parenting?

7. What types of maintenance are there?

8. What does Nora think of manicures?

9. What does Nora Ephron not like about her neck?

10. What does Nora not like about her own purse?

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