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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While at the graduation party, Karina learns what news?
(a) Richard has signed a lucrative contract.
(b) Richard is being sued for breach of contract.
(c) Richard has canceled his tour due to ALS.
(d) Richard is engaged to a young model.

2. Where was Karina born?
(a) Zabrze.
(b) Ukraine.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Gdansk.

3. In the Prologue to the novel, Richard is playing a piece by which composer?
(a) Ravel.
(b) Bach.
(c) Mozart.
(d) Schumann.

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

5. In the novel's second chapter, Richard lies in bed waiting for what?
(a) A reporter to arrive.
(b) His girlfriend to call.
(c) His muscle tremors to begin.
(d) His recital to begin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richard describe breaking up with his last girlfriend?

2. What school does Grace attend?

3. As Richard gets dressed in the sixth chapter, what makes him feel demoralized?

4. As Richard is lying in bed at the beginning of the sixth chapter, what is he practicing?

5. Before Karina leaves Richard in Chapter 9, he asks her to do what for him?

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