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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. The results of the swallowing study performed after Christmas Eve prompt what change in Richard?
(a) The removal of some of his intestine.
(b) The insertion of a feeding tube.
(c) The use of a wheelchair.
(d) A tracheostomy.

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

3. How does Richard participate in the toast with his family?
(a) Karina raises an empty glass for Richard.
(b) Richard sips Liquid Gold.
(c) Karina gives Richard some beer through his feeding tube.
(d) Richard sips a small amount of beer.

4. Before becoming a home health aide, what did Bill do for a living?
(a) He was a travel agent.
(b) He was a shop owner.
(c) He was a law clerk.
(d) He was a teacher.

5. How does Grace protect Richard while Karina is in New Orleans?
(a) She sleeps next to him all night.
(b) She performs the Heimlich maneuver on him.
(c) She calls his doctor for him.
(d) She performs CPR on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Richard's childhood piano teacher?

2. How do Richard's brothers recommend he fight ALS?

3. What two emotions kept Richard from telling Grace about his ALS?

4. In what class did Karina meet Richard?

5. Why does Richard feel humiliated when Karina visits him in the third chapter?

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