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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 - Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Richard can be heard coughing during Karina's piano lesson, she briefly imagines doing what?
(a) Suffocating Richard.
(b) Refusing to feed Richard.
(c) Giving Richard the wrong medicine.
(d) Finding another home for Richard.

2. Who is the nurse-practitioner overseeing Richard's medical care?
(a) Kaitlin DeVillo.
(b) Karen DeVillo.
(c) Kendall DeVillo.
(d) Kathy DeVillo.

3. Why is Dr. George saddened?
(a) Because the clinical trial is failing.
(b) Because Richard is so far gone.
(c) Because Richard did not bank his voice months ago.
(d) Because his office is closing.

4. The results of the swallowing study performed after Christmas Eve prompt what change in Richard?
(a) The insertion of a feeding tube.
(b) The use of a wheelchair.
(c) The removal of some of his intestine.
(d) A tracheostomy.

5. When Bill demands to speak privately with Karina, he indicates Karina needs to do what?
(a) Find another home for Richard.
(b) Forgive Richard.
(c) Pray for Richard.
(d) Forget Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard compares having ALS to what situation?

2. Who is Tommy?

3. Where has Richard's childhood piano gone?

4. Which of Karina's students sits in silence for nearly an entire lesson?

5. How has Karina changed following her trip to New Orleans?

(see the answer key)

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