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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the seventh chapter, Richard's nurse-practitioner advises him to order what item as soon as possible?
(a) A Hoyer lift.
(b) A ramp.
(c) A power wheelchair.
(d) A ventilator.

2. What allows Richard to use the computer without the use of his arms?
(a) A Head Mouse.
(b) Foot controls.
(c) Voice activation.
(d) A tongue depressor.

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

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

5. Richard feels that his appointments with the nurse practitioner amount to what?
(a) Physical therapy.
(b) Data collection.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Prescription information.

6. 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.

7. What is the name of Grace's boyfriend?
(a) Miles.
(b) Mack.
(c) Mike.
(d) Matt.

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

9. Where was Karina born?
(a) Ukraine.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Zabrze.
(d) Gdansk.

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

11. Which medication promises to give Richard an extra three months of life?
(a) Diazepam.
(b) Baclofen.
(c) Radicava.
(d) Rilutek.

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

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

14. What did Richard's father value when Richard was younger?
(a) Athletic achievement.
(b) Good grades.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Respectfulness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bill become a home health aide?

2. As the audience applauds in the Prologue to the novel, how does Richard feel?

3. Why does Richard feel humiliated when Karina visits him in the third chapter?

4. What concern regarding Grace does Karina share during her visit to Richard in Chapter Nine?

5. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, what does she bring with her?

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