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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. Upon moving to Boston, what did Karina discover?
(a) Boston was the most beautiful city Karina had ever seen.
(b) Richard had lied about a teaching position.
(c) There was no way for her to earn an income in Boston.
(d) Boston has no jazz scene.

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

3. As Richard gets dressed in the sixth chapter, what makes him feel demoralized?
(a) Thoughts of his car that he will never again drive.
(b) His inability to take care of himself.
(c) The sight of all the wine he cannot open.
(d) His closet full of clothes he cannot button or fasten.

4. As Richard is lying in bed at the beginning of the sixth chapter, he notes the disease has progressed to what?
(a) His left leg.
(b) His right foot.
(c) His neck.
(d) His left shoulder.

5. After Richard gets a feeding tube, what is his "food" called?
(a) Liquid Prime.
(b) Liquid Essential.
(c) Liquid Gold.
(d) Liquid Elite.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, what does she bring with her?

3. What does Karina believe about how her decision to pursue jazz affected her relationship with Richard?

4. The type of ALS Richard has is called what?

5. From whom did Grace learn about Richard's ALS diagnosis?

(see the answer key)

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