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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is something else that Nora has lost that is beyond her control?
(a) Her youth.
(b) Her sense of humor.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her mother.

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

4. What does Nora Ephron's new purse bring her?
(a) Clarity.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Organizational skills.
(d) Style.

5. During the writing of the script of what movie does Nora come face to face with a Rorschach, meaning that when you ask a group of people about a particular event, everyone will have a different answer?
(a) When Harry Met Sally.
(b) Silkwood.
(c) Sleepless in Seattle.
(d) Julie & Julia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Nora pay for Dr. Hauschka's lemon bath?

2. What does Nora cause the reader to think about as they read about where she lives?

3. What does the effects of eyesight going bad affect?

4. What does Nora want to happen even though she does not like to exercise?

5. What does Nora say comes with age?

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