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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While at the graduation party, Karina learns what news?
(a) Richard is being sued for breach of contract.
(b) Richard is engaged to a young model.
(c) Richard has signed a lucrative contract.
(d) Richard has canceled his tour due to ALS.

2. Upon arriving back at his condo in Chapter Twelve, what does Richard find?
(a) His phone is ringing upstairs.
(b) There is no one to let him back inside.
(c) Karina is waiting for him.
(d) He has lost his key.

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

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

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

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

7. While sitting on the bench, Richard reflects that Curtis provided both him and Karina with what?
(a) A good education.
(b) Many happy memories.
(c) Freedom and fulfillment.
(d) A strong technical background.

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

9. What school does Grace attend?
(a) The University of Chicago.
(b) The University of the Arts.
(c) The University of Pennsylvania.
(d) The University of Miami.

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

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

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

13. Where does Elise invite Karina as they take their morning walk in Chapter Eight?
(a) On the student trip to New York City.
(b) On the student trip to Memphis.
(c) On the student trip to Chicago.
(d) On the student trip to New Orleans.

14. As Richard is lying in bed at the beginning of the sixth chapter, what is he practicing?
(a) Squeezing a ball.
(b) Moving his toes.
(c) Scales with his left hand.
(d) A speech to his daughter.

15. What part of Richard stops working first?
(a) His left leg.
(b) His right hand.
(c) His right foot.
(d) His left hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Karina visit Richard in the third chapter?

2. In the first chapter of the novel, Karina attends a graduation party for whom?

3. Richard compares having ALS to what situation?

4. When did Bill become a home health aide?

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

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