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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the results of the breathing study performed after Christmas Eve?
(a) He can no longer talk and breathe at the same time.
(b) He can no longer inhale through his nose.
(c) He cannot hold his breath for more than thirty seconds.
(d) His ability to exhale has decreased.

2. What does Richard consider to be sloppy and incomprehensible?
(a) The path of ALS.
(b) His doctor's handwriting.
(c) Grace's bedroom.
(d) Jazz music.

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

4. The type of ALS Richard has is called what?
(a) Random.
(b) Sporadic.
(c) Distant.
(d) Inherited.

5. What type of doctor is Dr. George?
(a) A supplemental correspondence specialist.
(b) An augmentative communications specialist.
(c) An amplified conversation specialist.
(d) A modified dialogue specialist.

6. When Richard is walking around the kitchen while Karina is in New Orleans, what does he inspect?
(a) Grace's schoolbag.
(b) The leftover pizza.
(c) Karina's bills.
(d) A newspaper.

7. After Richard gets a feeding tube, what is his "food" called?
(a) Liquid Gold.
(b) Liquid Essential.
(c) Liquid Elite.
(d) Liquid Prime.

8. While Karina is in New Orleans, who watches Richard?
(a) Richard's brother Tommy.
(b) Elise.
(c) Grace.
(d) Bill.

9. Where has Richard's childhood piano gone?
(a) To the dump.
(b) To a neighbor's house.
(c) To his brother's house.
(d) To Goodwill.

10. The results of the breathing study explain why Richard is always in what state?
(a) A constant state of anxiety.
(b) A constant state of alertness.
(c) A constant state of exhaustion.
(d) A constant state of pain.

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

12. Which of Karina's students sits in silence for nearly an entire lesson?
(a) Dylan.
(b) Dean.
(c) Derek.
(d) David.

13. What is Karina shocked to discover about the jazz pianist she sees in New Orleans?
(a) He is her age.
(b) He is not an emotional musician.
(c) He looks like Richard.
(d) He is not that good.

14. Despite being given many warning, what occurrence shocks Richard and Karina?
(a) The sale of Richard's condo.
(b) Grace failing out of school.
(c) The loss of Richard's legs.
(d) Public reaction to Richard's diagnosis.

15. Why does Karina think Richard is writing to his father?
(a) She thinks he is asking for help.
(b) She thinks he is admitting his diagnosis.
(c) She thinks he is begging for forgiveness.
(d) She thinks he is wasting his time.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Karina is in New Orleans, what does Richard attempt to do?

2. To whom does Richard write letters on the computer?

3. While in New Orleans, what does Karina call "a prison of her own making"?

4. After taking a walk following the Christmas holiday, Karina comes home to find what alarm going off?

5. After the funeral, what do Richard's brothers tell him about their childhood?

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