2. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, how does the visit end?
(a) Karina smashes a framed photo and Richard pushes her.
(b) Karina mocks Richard's illness and Richard stares in shock.
(c) Karina insults Richard and Richard begins to cry.
(d) Karina smashes a bottle of wine and Richard orders her to leave.

3. Richard's pulmonologist has warned him in Chapter Ten that what machine will soon be necessary?
(a) A ventilator.
(b) A BiPAP.
(c) A CPAP.
(d) A nebulizer.

4. Richard regrets he and Karina never got to have what?
(a) Closure.
(b) A good marriage.
(c) A son.
(d) A long and happy life.

5. What type of music did Karina once play?
(a) Liturgical.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Pop Rock.
(d) Ragtime.

6. What is the name of the home health aide who comes in the afternoon?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Mary.
(c) Marie.
(d) Melanie.

7. As the audience applauds in the Prologue to the novel, how does Richard feel?
(a) Like he is loved by everyone and no one.
(b) Like he is full of hope.
(c) Like he is about to cry.
(d) Like he is on top of the world.

8. How does Bill feel about Richard's plan in Chapter Eleven?
(a) He agrees it would be good for Richard.
(b) He does not like the idea.
(c) He thinks nothing could go wrong.
(d) He thinks Richard should have done it long ago.

9. What did Richard's father value when Richard was younger?
(a) Good grades.
(b) Respectfulness.
(c) Athletic achievement.
(d) Honesty.

10. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, she barely notices what outside?
(a) Boxes of Richard's belongings.
(b) A wheelchair ramp.
(c) A motorized lift.
(d) A "For Sale" sign.

11. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, what does she bring with her?
(a) A walking stick.
(b) A collection of belongings he left at her house.
(c) A sympathy card and a bouquet of flowers.
(d) A plate of pierogi and a bottle of red wine.

12. Before Karina leaves Richard in Chapter 9, he asks her to do what for him?
(a) Hug him.
(b) Feed him.
(c) Help him into bed.
(d) Scratch his head.

13. How does Richard describe breaking up with his last girlfriend?
(a) As the happiest moment of his life.
(b) As the most unselfish act of his life.
(c) As the saddest moment of his life.
(d) As the most selfish thing he's ever done.

14. When did Bill become a home health aide?
(a) After seeing the numerous career opportunities in the field.
(b) After needing a home health aide himself.
(c) After nursing his partner through his final days.
(d) After his mother fell ill.

15. Richard realizes that his experience with his father mirrors what situation?
(a) Richard's relationship with the piano.
(b) Richard's relationship with Grace.
(c) Richard's relationship with Karina.
(d) Richard's relationship with his mother.