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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the structure of Nora's apartment?

2. Who does the character of Sally most resemble in the film "When Harry Met Sally?"

3. How does Nora feel when the story of Bill and Monica comes out?

4. What does Nora say is easier to do once the experience has played out?

5. After Nora sees Bill on television again, what does she think to herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nora feel about what happened between Bill and Monica?

2. Describe Nora and Bill's relationship in the beginning?

3. What kind of relationship does Nora have with the characters she reads about in books?

4. What does Nora say about wisdom?

5. Why happens one day when JFK walks by Nora one day?

6. Describe Nora's desk environment.

7. What is Nora's problem in college?

8. What have books done for Nora, ever since she was a child?

9. What are the advantages of Nora's apartment?

10. Describe Nora's job at the White House.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nora Ephron was greatly inspired by chefs, namely Julia Child, Michael Fields, and Lee Bailey. She was inspired so much that she changed her personal style. She often had imaginary relationships with those she admired, which caused her to make drastic changes in her own life. Write an essay on the power of inspiration through mentorship. You may do this through a personal narrative, perhaps an experience you had, or by writing a biography on inspirational figures like Julia Child and the work she did which inspired others to utilize their own gifts. Be sure to write your narrative in an analytic fashion and tie it into the book by using 3 excerpts in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Nora talks about falling in love with an apartment as part of her recovery from a broken marriage. She makes her surroundings something she loves so as to help her cope with the loss of love in her life. This action is almost literature based. Write an essay on pieces of classical literature that mirror this exact sentiment. Find 3 examples and find evidence within the prose to discuss in your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

Nora Ephron discusses "The Parenting Movement", which began just before Nora had kids. Write an essay on the past 50 years of the social interpretation of child rearing. If possible, outline the theories that have been offered over time and if they have served parents or not. . Include 3 major researchers and their findings (doctors, psychologists, etc). FInally, end your essay with your own social commentary of parenting What is it that you believe is good advice to follow when raising a child?

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