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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard's nurse-practitioner advises him to do what to his liquids?
(a) Thicken them.
(b) Boil them.
(c) Thin them.
(d) Whip them.

2. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, how does the visit end?
(a) Karina mocks Richard's illness and Richard stares in shock.
(b) Karina smashes a framed photo and Richard pushes her.
(c) Karina insults Richard and Richard begins to cry.
(d) Karina smashes a bottle of wine and Richard orders her to leave.

3. What does Karina believe had the greatest impact on her destiny?
(a) Her choice of career.
(b) Her family.
(c) The location of her birth.
(d) Her marriage partner.

4. Richard hopes his ALS diagnosis is really what ailment?
(a) Tendinitis.
(b) A pulled muscle.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Sclerosis.

5. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, what does she find him doing?
(a) Drinking wine.
(b) Playing piano.
(c) Packing his belongings.
(d) Painting.

6. What type of music did Karina once play?
(a) Pop Rock.
(b) Ragtime.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Liturgical.

7. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, what does she bring with her?
(a) A collection of belongings he left at her house.
(b) A plate of pierogi and a bottle of red wine.
(c) A walking stick.
(d) A sympathy card and a bouquet of flowers.

8. Who is Grace?
(a) Richard's mother.
(b) Richard and Karina's neighbor.
(c) Karina's childhood friend.
(d) Richard and Karina's daughter.

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

10. During the meeting with his nurse-practitioner in the seventh chapter, what causes Richard to break down in tears?
(a) The thought of how much money his ALS is costing him.
(b) The sheer immensity of his losses.
(c) His most recent breakup.
(d) Thoughts of his daughter.

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

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

13. What type of music does Bill like best?
(a) Hard rock.
(b) Broadway showtunes.
(c) Current pop hits.
(d) Country.

14. Which childhood friend changed Karina's thoughts about childhood?
(a) Martyna.
(b) Magda.
(c) Maryla.
(d) Marzena.

15. While sitting on the bench, Richard reflects that Curtis provided both him and Karina with what?
(a) Freedom and fulfillment.
(b) Many happy memories.
(c) A strong technical background.
(d) A good education.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prologue to the novel, where is Richard playing?

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

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

4. What is the name of Richard's last girlfriend?

5. With only one working hand, Richard can only play which piece?

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