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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 - Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Richard, what is the most selfish thing he has ever done?
(a) Moving back in with Karina.
(b) Not talking to his father for so long.
(c) Forcing Karina to move to Boston.
(d) Touring so much when Grace was a child.

2. It occurs to Richard that saying goodbye to his ex-girlfriend was the last time he would ever do what?
(a) It was the last time he would ever love another person.
(b) It was the last time he would ever date another person.
(c) It was the last time he would ever care about another person.
(d) It was the last time he would ever hug another person.

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

4. What information does Elise tell Karina about Richard during their morning walk in Chapter Eight?
(a) That Richard is now in a wheelchair.
(b) That both of his arms are totally paralyzed.
(c) That Richard has pneumonia.
(d) That Richard is losing his home.

5. The type of ALS Richard has is called what?
(a) Random.
(b) Inherited.
(c) Distant.
(d) Sporadic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the results of the breathing study performed after Christmas Eve?

2. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what does Richard notice about Karina?

3. The results of the breathing study explain why Richard is always in what state?

4. What does Richard consider to be sloppy and incomprehensible?

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

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