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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 - Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two emotions kept Richard from telling Grace about his ALS?
(a) Consideration and denial.
(b) Stress and anxiety.
(c) Hope and pride.
(d) Love and fear.

2. In the seventh chapter, Richard's nurse-practitioner advises him to order what item as soon as possible?
(a) A ramp.
(b) A Hoyer lift.
(c) A power wheelchair.
(d) A ventilator.

3. The results of the breathing study explain why Richard is always in what state?
(a) A constant state of alertness.
(b) A constant state of exhaustion.
(c) A constant state of anxiety.
(d) A constant state of pain.

4. Why does Richard ask to try some dessert on Christmas Eve?
(a) Because he wants his daughter to feel bad for him.
(b) Because he wants to prove a point.
(c) Because he wants to take part.
(d) Because he wants to make Karina happy.

5. It occurs to Richard that saying goodbye to his ex-girlfriend was the last time he would ever do what?
(a) It was the last time he would ever date another person.
(b) It was the last time he would ever care about another person.
(c) It was the last time he would ever love another person.
(d) It was the last time he would ever hug another person.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Richard, what is the most selfish thing he has ever done?

3. After attending the funeral, what does Richard gain?

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

5. Richard regrets he and Karina never got to have what?

(see the answer key)

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