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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Richard see his nurse-practitioner?
(a) Every three weeks.
(b) Every three months.
(c) Every other week.
(d) Every month.

2. With only one working hand, Richard can only play which piece?
(a) Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand.
(b) Beethoven's Concerto for the Left Hand.
(c) Wagner's Concerto for the Left Hand.
(d) Haydn's Concerto for the Left Hand.

3. What school does Grace attend?
(a) The University of Chicago.
(b) The University of the Arts.
(c) The University of Pennsylvania.
(d) The University of Miami.

4. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, she is surprised to see what changes in Richard?
(a) Richard has sold his piano and much of his belongings.
(b) Richard has gained a lot of weight and can no longer walk.
(c) Richard has lost a great deal of weight and his arms do not move at all.
(d) Richard has lost the ability to speak.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. It occurs to Richard that saying goodbye to his ex-girlfriend was the last time he would ever do what?

3. What information does Elise tell Karina about Richard during their morning walk in Chapter Eight?

4. As the audience applauds in the Prologue to the novel, how does Richard feel?

5. In the novel's second chapter, Richard lies in bed waiting for what?

(see the answer key)

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