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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what street does Karina watch the jazz pianist in New Orleans?
(a) Pearl Street.
(b) Bourbon Street.
(c) Gentilly Boulevard.
(d) Frenchmen Street.

2. What happens when Richard asks to try some dessert on Christmas Eve?
(a) Grace drops it.
(b) Karina refuses.
(c) Richard has an allergic reaction.
(d) Richard chokes.

3. What feast does Karina make on Christmas Eve?
(a) Wigilia.
(b) The 13 Desserts.
(c) La Vigilia.
(d) Kūčios.

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

5. What happens when Richard is walking around the kitchen while Karina is in New Orleans?
(a) He eats a piece of cake.
(b) He falls.
(c) He begins to choke.
(d) He walks into a cabinet.

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

7. What jazz pianist does Karina see while in New Orleans?
(a) Adam Luche.
(b) Arthur Lakes.
(c) Angelo Lancone.
(d) Alexander Lynch.

8. What does Richard consider to be sloppy and incomprehensible?
(a) Grace's bedroom.
(b) His doctor's handwriting.
(c) The path of ALS.
(d) Jazz music.

9. When Richard moves back in with Karina, what keeps him inside the house?
(a) He enjoys staying inside.
(b) He is having trouble walking.
(c) He doesn't want to ask Karina for help.
(d) He doesn't want the neighbors to see him.

10. Why has Richard given up banking his voice?
(a) He can no longer speak.
(b) He has nothing to say.
(c) He lost motivation after hearing his voice.
(d) He has no way to hold it.

11. What Christmas Eve dessert is Grace's specialty?
(a) Paczki.
(b) Napoleonka.
(c) Mazurek.
(d) Makowiec.

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

13. What lift will help Karina move Richard in and out of bed?
(a) A transport chair.
(b) A Hoyer lift.
(c) A stretcher.
(d) An extrication device.

14. On what street does Karina live?
(a) Hawthorne.
(b) Acorn.
(c) Chestnut.
(d) Walnut.

15. What does Richard eat for dinner on Christmas Eve?
(a) A milkshake.
(b) Soup.
(c) Mashed potatoes.
(d) Scrambled eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The type of ALS Richard has is called what?

2. Why does Karina think Richard is writing to his father?

3. During their phone conversation, to what does Tommy attribute Richard's difficulty speaking?

4. What does Bill think Karina needs regarding her relationship with Richard?

5. What does Tommy tell Richard?

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