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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard ask to try some dessert on Christmas Eve?
(a) Because he wants to make Karina happy.
(b) Because he wants to prove a point.
(c) Because he wants to take part.
(d) Because he wants his daughter to feel bad for him.

2. What type of doctor is Dr. George?
(a) An amplified conversation specialist.
(b) A modified dialogue specialist.
(c) An augmentative communications specialist.
(d) A supplemental correspondence specialist.

3. How much does Richard weigh following Karina's trip to New Orleans?
(a) 120 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 90 pounds.
(d) 110 pounds.

4. When Richard is walking around the kitchen while Karina is in New Orleans, what does he inspect?
(a) Grace's schoolbag.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) The leftover pizza.
(d) Karina's bills.

5. What does Karina believe about how her decision to pursue jazz affected her relationship with Richard?
(a) She thinks the decision put strain on their relationship.
(b) She thinks the decision doomed their relationship.
(c) She thinks the decision helped their relationship.
(d) She thinks the decision had no impact on their relationship.

6. After taking a walk following the Christmas holiday, Karina comes home to find what alarm going off?
(a) The iPhone alarm.
(b) The heart alarm.
(c) The BiPAP alarm.
(d) The feeding tube alarm.

7. During their phone conversation, to what does Tommy attribute Richard's difficulty speaking?
(a) To grief.
(b) To excitement.
(c) To ALS.
(d) To fear.

8. Which of Karina's students sits in silence for nearly an entire lesson?
(a) David.
(b) Dean.
(c) Dylan.
(d) Derek.

9. The results of the swallowing study performed after Christmas Eve prompt what change in Richard?
(a) The use of a wheelchair.
(b) A tracheostomy.
(c) The insertion of a feeding tube.
(d) The removal of some of his intestine.

10. What does Grace have to absorb all at once?
(a) Richard's transformation.
(b) Her studies.
(c) Karina's transformation.
(d) Her failing grades.

11. What does Bill think Karina needs regarding her relationship with Richard?
(a) To admit she still loves him.
(b) To reverse the divorce.
(c) An apology.
(d) Closure.

12. What does Richard try to tell Karina in Chapter Sixteen, but she cannot hear him?
(a) That he still loves her.
(b) That he cannot breathe.
(c) That he is sorry.
(d) That he needs to use the bathroom.

13. After the funeral, what do Richard's brothers tell him about their childhood?
(a) They feel Richard did not earn their father's love.
(b) They feel guilty for not sticking up for Richard.
(c) They feel Richard was always loved more.
(d) They feel Richard should have given up the piano.

14. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what does Richard notice about Karina?
(a) Her happiness and joy.
(b) Her exhaustion and hard work.
(c) Her anxiety and fear.
(d) Her serenity and calm.

15. After taking a walk with Grace and Elise, how does Karina feel about helping Richard go to the bathroom?
(a) Still.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Untroubled.
(d) Fortunate.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street does Karina watch the jazz pianist in New Orleans?

2. What surprising news do Richard's brothers tell him after the funeral?

3. What happens when Richard is walking around the kitchen while Karina is in New Orleans?

4. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what is Richard unable to control?

5. How has Karina changed following her trip to New Orleans?

(see the answer keys)

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