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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue to the novel, where is Richard playing?
(a) London.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) Miami.

2. Which musician's music plays in the coffee shop while Karina is visiting her daughter?
(a) Miles Davis.
(b) Thelonious Monk.
(c) Charlie Parker.
(d) Duke Ellington.

3. Where does Karina visit Richard in the third chapter?
(a) His doctor's office.
(b) Richard's condo.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) A recital hall.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of music did Karina once play?

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

3. What school does Grace attend?

4. In the Prologue to the novel, Richard notes his playing lacks what?

5. Richard hopes his ALS diagnosis is really what ailment?

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