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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 - Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue to the novel, Richard notes his playing lacks what?
(a) Control.
(b) An emotional connection.
(c) A full crowd.
(d) Technical skill.

2. The results of the swallowing study performed after Christmas Eve prompt what change in Richard?
(a) The use of a wheelchair.
(b) The removal of some of his intestine.
(c) A tracheostomy.
(d) The insertion of a feeding tube.

3. What concern regarding Grace does Karina share during her visit to Richard in Chapter Nine?
(a) That Richard does not love Grace as much as the piano.
(b) That Grace still does not know about Richard's ALS.
(c) That Grace does not care about Richard's ALS.
(d) That Richard has abandoned his daughter.

4. Richard regrets he and Karina never got to have what?
(a) A son.
(b) A good marriage.
(c) Closure.
(d) A long and happy life.

5. 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 had no impact on their relationship.
(c) She thinks the decision put strain on their relationship.
(d) She thinks the decision helped their relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bill demands to speak privately with Karina, he expresses what concern?

2. As Karina listens to the music in the coffee shop, what emotions does she experience?

3. Why does Karina think Richard is writing to his father?

4. After Richard moves back in with Karina, he stays in which room?

5. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, he compares her palate to what?

(see the answer key)

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