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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 - Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Karina to cry in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Memories of her childhood.
(b) Having to clean such a mess.
(c) The sight of Richard's humiliation.
(d) Thoughts of what her life could have been.

2. What class does Elise teach?
(a) Intervallic notation.
(b) Sight reading.
(c) Contemporary improvisation.
(d) Ear training.

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

4. Where does Richard go in Chapter Twelve?
(a) The Public Garden.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) Church.
(d) The local mall.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the first chapter of the novel, Karina attends a graduation party for whom?

3. Who is the nurse-practitioner overseeing Richard's medical care?

4. How often does Richard see his nurse-practitioner?

5. Richard compares having ALS to what situation?

(see the answer key)

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