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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Richard, what is the most selfish thing he has ever done?
(a) Moving back in with Karina.
(b) Forcing Karina to move to Boston.
(c) Touring so much when Grace was a child.
(d) Not talking to his father for so long.

2. To whom does Richard write letters on the computer?
(a) Karina.
(b) His father.
(c) Maxine.
(d) His daughter.

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

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

5. When Bill demands to speak privately with Karina, he indicates Karina needs to do what?
(a) Forgive Richard.
(b) Forget Richard.
(c) Find another home for Richard.
(d) Pray for Richard.

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

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

8. Why is Dr. George saddened?
(a) Because his office is closing.
(b) Because Richard did not bank his voice months ago.
(c) Because Richard is so far gone.
(d) Because the clinical trial is failing.

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

10. How does Grace protect Richard while Karina is in New Orleans?
(a) She performs CPR on him.
(b) She sleeps next to him all night.
(c) She performs the Heimlich maneuver on him.
(d) She calls his doctor for him.

11. When Bill demands to speak privately with Karina, he expresses what concern?
(a) That she will regret caring for Richard.
(b) That she is falling in love with Richard.
(c) That she will burn out.
(d) That Richard is falling in love with her.

12. 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.

13. When Richard can be heard coughing during Karina's piano lesson, she briefly imagines doing what?
(a) Suffocating Richard.
(b) Refusing to feed Richard.
(c) Finding another home for Richard.
(d) Giving Richard the wrong medicine.

14. After attending the funeral, what does Richard gain?
(a) Strength.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Closure.
(d) Agreement.

15. While in New Orleans, what does Karina call "a prison of her own making"?
(a) Her education.
(b) Her unfulfilled life.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Her failed marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. After taking a walk following the Christmas holiday, Karina comes home to find what alarm going off?

2. While Karina is in New Orleans, what does Richard attempt to do?

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

4. When Richard is walking around the kitchen while Karina is in New Orleans, what does he inspect?

5. Why has Richard given up banking his voice?

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