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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What idea does Richard have in the Chapter Eleven?
(a) He wants to call his daughter.
(b) He wants to visit his father.
(c) He wants to go for a walk.
(d) He wants to try physical therapy.

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

3. What is the name of Richard's last girlfriend?
(a) Maxine.
(b) Millie.
(c) Marla.
(d) Marilyn.

4. During the meeting with his nurse-practitioner in the seventh chapter, what causes Richard to break down in tears?
(a) The thought of how much money his ALS is costing him.
(b) The sheer immensity of his losses.
(c) His most recent breakup.
(d) Thoughts of his daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Without the use of his arms, Richard walks around his home like what?

2. What was the name of Richard's childhood piano teacher?

3. Upon moving to Boston, what did Karina discover?

4. Before Karina leaves Richard in Chapter 9, he asks her to do what for him?

5. What does Bill add to Richard's milkshake in Chapter Eleven?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Karina first visits Richard in his condo, what is Richard doing? Why?

2. Who is Trevor and what has he said regarding Richard's illness?

3. What does the prologue to the novel illustrate about Richard?

4. What is the second part of Richard that stops working?

5. What information does Elise give Karina during their morning walk in Chapter Eight?

6. How did Richard meet Karina? What were his initial impressions of her?

7. When helping Richard in the bathroom, what moves Karina to tears? What does she decide?

8. Who is Martyna and how did she influence Karina?

9. What is Richard's relationship like with his father?

10. What is the first part of Richard that stops working? What does he do as a result?

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