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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 - Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does Elise tell Karina about Richard during their morning walk in Chapter Eight?
(a) That Richard is losing his home.
(b) That Richard is now in a wheelchair.
(c) That Richard has pneumonia.
(d) That both of his arms are totally paralyzed.

2. How does Richard describe breaking up with his last girlfriend?
(a) As the most selfish thing he's ever done.
(b) As the most unselfish act of his life.
(c) As the happiest moment of his life.
(d) As the saddest moment of his life.

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

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

5. What idea does Richard have in the Chapter Eleven?
(a) He wants to call his daughter.
(b) He wants to go for a walk.
(c) He wants to try physical therapy.
(d) He wants to visit his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before becoming a home health aide, what did Bill do for a living?

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

3. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, what does she bring with her?

4. What is the name of Richard's last girlfriend?

5. Who is the nurse-practitioner overseeing Richard's medical care?

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