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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 hug another person.
(c) It was the last time he would ever love another person.
(d) It was the last time he would ever care about another person.

3. Without the use of his arms, Richard walks around his home like what?
(a) A tourist.
(b) A thief.
(c) A robot.
(d) A mannequin.

4. Richard hopes his ALS diagnosis is really what ailment?
(a) Tendinitis.
(b) Sclerosis.
(c) A pulled muscle.
(d) Arthritis.

5. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, what does she find him doing?
(a) Playing piano.
(b) Packing his belongings.
(c) Drinking wine.
(d) Painting.

6. Which childhood friend changed Karina's thoughts about childhood?
(a) Martyna.
(b) Marzena.
(c) Maryla.
(d) Magda.

7. Before Karina leaves Richard in Chapter 9, he asks her to do what for him?
(a) Help him into bed.
(b) Feed him.
(c) Hug him.
(d) Scratch his head.

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

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

10. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, she barely notices what outside?
(a) A "For Sale" sign.
(b) A wheelchair ramp.
(c) Boxes of Richard's belongings.
(d) A motorized lift.

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

12. With only one working hand, Richard can only play which piece?
(a) Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand.
(b) Wagner's Concerto for the Left Hand.
(c) Beethoven's Concerto for the Left Hand.
(d) Haydn's Concerto for the Left Hand.

13. How often does Richard see his nurse-practitioner?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Every three months.
(c) Every three weeks.
(d) Every month.

14. Richard's nurse-practitioner advises him to do what to his liquids?
(a) Thicken them.
(b) Thin them.
(c) Boil them.
(d) Whip them.

15. What is the name of Richard's last girlfriend?
(a) Marilyn.
(b) Marla.
(c) Millie.
(d) Maxine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Richard go in Chapter Twelve?

2. What school does Grace attend?

3. When did Bill become a home health aide?

4. What allows Richard to use the computer without the use of his arms?

5. How does Bill feel about Richard's plan in Chapter Eleven?

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