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

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

4. Richard's pulmonologist has warned him in Chapter Ten that what machine will soon be necessary?
(a) A CPAP.
(b) A nebulizer.
(c) A ventilator.
(d) A BiPAP.

5. In the Prologue to the novel, Richard is playing a piece by which composer?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Ravel.
(c) Schumann.
(d) Bach.

6. What information does Elise tell Karina about Richard during their morning walk in Chapter Eight?
(a) That Richard has pneumonia.
(b) That Richard is now in a wheelchair.
(c) That Richard is losing his home.
(d) That both of his arms are totally paralyzed.

7. In the novel's second chapter, Richard lies in bed waiting for what?
(a) His recital to begin.
(b) A reporter to arrive.
(c) His muscle tremors to begin.
(d) His girlfriend to call.

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

9. What type of music does Bill like best?
(a) Country.
(b) Hard rock.
(c) Current pop hits.
(d) Broadway showtunes.

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

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

12. As the audience applauds in the Prologue to the novel, how does Richard feel?
(a) Like he is about to cry.
(b) Like he is loved by everyone and no one.
(c) Like he is full of hope.
(d) Like he is on top of the world.

13. Before becoming a home health aide, what did Bill do for a living?
(a) He was a law clerk.
(b) He was a teacher.
(c) He was a travel agent.
(d) He was a shop owner.

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

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