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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Richard's childhood piano teacher?
(a) Mrs. Palmer.
(b) Mrs. Postma.
(c) Mrs. Parker.
(d) Mrs. Potter.

2. At the end of Chapter Thirteen, Karina informs Richard that he needs to do what?
(a) Call his father.
(b) Go to the hospital.
(c) Go into a care facility.
(d) Come home.

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

4. What does Bill add to Richard's milkshake in Chapter Eleven?
(a) Medicine to ease muscle rigidity.
(b) A laxative to ease his constipation.
(c) Medicine to thicken the blood.
(d) A sedative to ease his anxiety.

5. When Richard decides to return home after sitting on the bench, what happens?
(a) He meets an old friend.
(b) His laxative kicks in.
(c) He cannot remember how to get home.
(d) He cannot move his leg.

6. Where does Richard go in Chapter Twelve?
(a) The Public Garden.
(b) Church.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) The local mall.

7. 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 has pneumonia.
(c) That Richard is now in a wheelchair.
(d) That both of his arms are totally paralyzed.

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

9. As Richard gets dressed in the sixth chapter, what makes him feel demoralized?
(a) The sight of all the wine he cannot open.
(b) His inability to take care of himself.
(c) Thoughts of his car that he will never again drive.
(d) His closet full of clothes he cannot button or fasten.

10. In the Prologue to the novel, Richard notes his playing lacks what?
(a) Technical skill.
(b) An emotional connection.
(c) Control.
(d) A full crowd.

11. Where did Richard take a teaching position 20 years ago?
(a) Royal College of Music.
(b) The New England Conservatory of Music.
(c) Yale School of Music.
(d) The Juilliard School.

12. What is the name of the home health aide who comes in the afternoon?
(a) Marie.
(b) Mary.
(c) Melinda.
(d) Melanie.

13. Where does Karina visit Richard in the third chapter?
(a) His doctor's office.
(b) Richard's condo.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) A recital hall.

14. What type of music did Karina once play?
(a) Pop Rock.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Liturgical.
(d) Ragtime.

15. In the first chapter of the novel, Karina attends a graduation party for whom?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Maxine.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Elise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Richard attempt to call at the end of Chapter Twelve?

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

3. While sitting on the bench, Richard reflects that Curtis provided both him and Karina with what?

4. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, she is surprised to see who there?

5. It occurs to Richard that saying goodbye to his ex-girlfriend was the last time he would ever do what?

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