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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Richard unable to move his wheelchair?
(a) He does not have a way to charge it.
(b) The wheelchair does not work on rugs.
(c) The wheels do not turn.
(d) It is controlled with a handheld joystick.

2. When is the best time for Richard to record his voice?
(a) The evening.
(b) The morning.
(c) The afternoon.
(d) After every meal.

3. Now that she is divorced and Grace is grown, what does Karina realize about her life while watching the jazz pianist?
(a) That she can retire.
(b) That she needs to teach more.
(c) That all of her excuses are gone.
(d) That should go back to school.

4. How much does Richard weigh following Karina's trip to New Orleans?
(a) 120 pounds.
(b) 110 pounds.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 90 pounds.

5. On what street does Karina live?
(a) Chestnut.
(b) Hawthorne.
(c) Acorn.
(d) Walnut.

6. After taking a walk following the Christmas holiday, Karina comes home to find what alarm going off?
(a) The heart alarm.
(b) The feeding tube alarm.
(c) The iPhone alarm.
(d) The BiPAP alarm.

7. When Richard can be heard coughing during Karina's piano lesson, she briefly imagines doing what?
(a) Finding another home for Richard.
(b) Suffocating Richard.
(c) Giving Richard the wrong medicine.
(d) Refusing to feed Richard.

8. On what street does Karina watch the jazz pianist in New Orleans?
(a) Bourbon Street.
(b) Gentilly Boulevard.
(c) Pearl Street.
(d) Frenchmen Street.

9. How does Richard participate in the toast with his family?
(a) Karina gives Richard some beer through his feeding tube.
(b) Richard sips a small amount of beer.
(c) Karina raises an empty glass for Richard.
(d) Richard sips Liquid Gold.

10. Why does Richard continue to participate in the clinical trial?
(a) Because he thinks it is a miracle drug.
(b) Because he's hoping to arrest the progression of the disease.
(c) Because he is doing his part for a cure.
(d) Because he believes he can be cured.

11. What stops Richard from using the Head Mouse?
(a) He can no longer hold his head well enough.
(b) Grace accidentally broke the Head Mouse.
(c) Karina takes the computer away from him.
(d) He no longer wants to use the computer.

12. After Richard moves back in with Karina, he stays in which room?
(a) The guest room.
(b) The old den.
(c) The garage.
(d) The library.

13. As Grace is preparing to go back to school after a long weekend home, what does she tell Richard about her feelings?
(a) She feels Richard chose the piano over her.
(b) She feels Richard was a good father.
(c) She feels guilty for being angry with him.
(d) She feels sad she never heard him play piano.

14. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what is Richard unable to control?
(a) His saliva.
(b) His Head Mouse.
(c) His bladder.
(d) His breathing.

15. Following Karina's trip to New Orleans, Richard realizes she is caring for him not out of duty but out of what?
(a) Martyrdom.
(b) Respect.
(c) Apology.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the results of the breathing study performed after Christmas Eve?

2. Why is Dr. George saddened?

3. After attending the funeral, what does Richard gain?

4. What does Tommy tell Richard?

5. What song do Bill and Karina perform together?

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