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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. As the audience applauds in the Prologue to the novel, how does Richard feel?
(a) Like he is on top of the world.
(b) Like he is loved by everyone and no one.
(c) Like he is about to cry.
(d) Like he is full of hope.

2. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, she is surprised to see what changes in Richard?
(a) Richard has sold his piano and much of his belongings.
(b) Richard has lost the ability to speak.
(c) Richard has lost a great deal of weight and his arms do not move at all.
(d) Richard has gained a lot of weight and can no longer walk.

3. 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) Thoughts of his daughter.
(c) His most recent breakup.
(d) The sheer immensity of his losses.

4. Once Karina became a mother, what did she stop doing?
(a) Caring for herself.
(b) Teaching piano lessons.
(c) Playing jazz.
(d) Going out with friends.

5. 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) His closet full of clothes he cannot button or fasten.
(d) The sight of all the wine he cannot open.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. It occurs to Richard that saying goodbye to his ex-girlfriend was the last time he would ever do what?

3. What was the name of Karina's childhood piano teacher?

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

5. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, he compares her palate to what?

(see the answer key)

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