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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. During the meeting with his nurse-practitioner in the seventh chapter, what causes Richard to break down in tears?
(a) The thought of how much money his ALS is costing him.
(b) The sheer immensity of his losses.
(c) His most recent breakup.
(d) Thoughts of his daughter.

2. Richard compares having ALS to what situation?
(a) Watching an awful movie.
(b) Being stuck in quicksand.
(c) Getting into a car accident.
(d) Forgetting a concerto during a recital.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Grace's boyfriend?

2. What causes Karina to cry in Chapter Thirteen?

3. Richard remembers his mother stopping his father from taking what to the piano?

4. In the first chapter of the novel, Karina attends a graduation party for whom?

5. Without the use of his arms, Richard walks around his home like what?

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