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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Richard stops working first?
(a) His left leg.
(b) His right hand.
(c) His left hand.
(d) His right foot.

2. What was the name of Karina's childhood piano teacher?
(a) Mr. Nowak.
(b) Mr. Kowalski.
(c) Mr. Borowitz.
(d) Mr. Bender.

3. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, he compares her palate to what?
(a) That of a child.
(b) That of a country girl.
(c) That of an old woman.
(d) That of a farm animal.

4. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, how does the visit end?
(a) Karina insults Richard and Richard begins to cry.
(b) Karina smashes a bottle of wine and Richard orders her to leave.
(c) Karina smashes a framed photo and Richard pushes her.
(d) Karina mocks Richard's illness and Richard stares in shock.

5. 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 full of hope.
(c) Like he is loved by everyone and no one.
(d) Like he is about to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which musician's music plays in the coffee shop while Karina is visiting her daughter?

2. As Karina listens to the music in the coffee shop, what emotions does she experience?

3. While at the graduation party, Karina learns what news?

4. In the novel's second chapter, Richard lies in bed waiting for what?

5. In what class did Karina meet Richard?

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