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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. Now that she is divorced and Grace is grown, what does Karina realize about her life while watching the jazz pianist?
(a) That she needs to teach more.
(b) That should go back to school.
(c) That she can retire.
(d) That all of her excuses are gone.

2. What surprising news do Richard's brothers tell him after the funeral?
(a) They plan to tell their father he was wrong.
(b) They plan to split the house with him.
(c) They plan to raise awareness about ALS.
(d) They plan to get Richard's childhood piano.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Karina shocked to discover about the jazz pianist she sees in New Orleans?

2. What does Richard consider to be sloppy and incomprehensible?

3. While in New Orleans, what does Karina call "a prison of her own making"?

4. After attending the funeral, what does Richard gain?

5. What feast does Karina make on Christmas Eve?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is ironic about Karina's asking Richard if he wants anything in Chapter Twenty-eight?

4. How did moving to Boston impact Richard and Karina? What does Richard think about the move?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens when Karina arrives home after taking a walk with Elise and Grace? What is her reaction?

10. What does Richard think about Karina's talent and career?

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