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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 does Richard request Karina play for him following her trip to New Orleans?
(a) A Broadway showtune.
(b) Some jazz.
(c) A lullaby.
(d) A Nocturne by Chopin.

2. Who agrees to join Elise and Karina on one of their daily walks?
(a) Grace.
(b) Richard.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Bill.

3. Following the Christmas holiday, Richard's voice has weakened so badly he can no longer use what?
(a) His Head Mouse.
(b) His feeding tube.
(c) The voice-activation app on his phone.
(d) His remote control.

4. What does Richard ultimately do with all of the letters he has written to his father?
(a) Deletes them.
(b) Prints them out.
(c) Sends them.
(d) Forwards them to Karina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard eat for dinner on Christmas Eve?

2. After the funeral, what do Richard's brothers tell him about their childhood?

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

4. According to Richard, what is the most selfish thing he has ever done?

5. Why is Dr. George saddened?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dr. George and what service does he offer Richard?

2. After moving back in with Karina, how does Richard spend his time?

3. Explain Richard's love for his daughter versus his love for the piano.

4. How does Richard's wheelchair impair his mobility, instead of facilitate it?

5. What changes does Richard see in Karina following her trip to New Orleans?

6. Who is Tommy and what information does Richard learn from him?

7. What happens when Karina first sees Richard writing a letter to his father? How does Richard respond?

8. What surprising information do Richard's brothers tell him at the funeral? What is the effect on Richard?

9. How has caring for Richard taken a toll on Karina after the addition of the BiPAP? Why?

10. What situation causes Grace and Richard to grow closer together while Karina is in New Orleans?

(see the answer keys)

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