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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Considering the Alternative.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nora save when he gets locked in the nearby Men's room?
(a) The Speaker of the House.
(b) The President.
(c) The Vice-President.
(d) A Supreme Court Justice.

2. What did Nora never have while she was at the White House?
(a) An office of her own.
(b) A decent cup of coffee.
(c) A desk or typewriter.
(d) A chance to meet Jackie Kennedy.

3. Why does Nora Ephron believe that her new bag will never go out of style?
(a) Because it is a timeless piece.
(b) Because she has seen it advertised in fashion magazines.
(c) Because it was never in style.
(d) Because Grace Kelly had a bag like her.

4. What can Nora find within a two block radius of her apartment?
(a) Chinese food.
(b) Every store and service.
(c) Boutiques and delis.
(d) Her favorite restaurants.

5. What does Nora believe Bill did as a result of his affair with Monica?
(a) Throw away their relationship.
(b) Throw away a great woman.
(c) Throw away the Presidency.
(d) Throw away hope for a nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora use as daily skin maintenance?

2. What form of literature does Nora say can place her in rapture?

3. Who does Nora eventually meet in her building?

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

5. What is the chapter "Blind as a Bat" and ode to?

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