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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 inhale through his nose.
(b) His ability to exhale has decreased.
(c) He can no longer talk and breathe at the same time.
(d) He cannot hold his breath for more than thirty seconds.

2. What does Richard ultimately do with all of the letters he has written to his father?
(a) Prints them out.
(b) Deletes them.
(c) Forwards them to Karina.
(d) Sends them.

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

4. After taking a walk with Grace and Elise, how does Karina feel about helping Richard go to the bathroom?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Still.
(c) Untroubled.
(d) Fortunate.

5. What machine helps Richard sleep well at night following the Christmas Eve incident?
(a) A BiPAP machine.
(b) An infusion pump.
(c) A catheter.
(d) A pacemaker.

6. What does Grace have to absorb all at once?
(a) Richard's transformation.
(b) Her studies.
(c) Karina's transformation.
(d) Her failing grades.

7. What surprising news do Richard's brothers tell him after the funeral?
(a) They plan to raise awareness about ALS.
(b) They plan to tell their father he was wrong.
(c) They plan to split the house with him.
(d) They plan to get Richard's childhood piano.

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

9. What jazz pianist does Karina see while in New Orleans?
(a) Angelo Lancone.
(b) Arthur Lakes.
(c) Adam Luche.
(d) Alexander Lynch.

10. How has Karina changed following her trip to New Orleans?
(a) She is depressed and anxious.
(b) She is stressed and fearful.
(c) She is filled with a new joy.
(d) She is excited and energetic.

11. What does Richard eat for dinner on Christmas Eve?
(a) Mashed potatoes.
(b) Scrambled eggs.
(c) Soup.
(d) A milkshake.

12. What happens when Richard is walking around the kitchen while Karina is in New Orleans?
(a) He falls.
(b) He begins to choke.
(c) He eats a piece of cake.
(d) He walks into a cabinet.

13. What feast does Karina make on Christmas Eve?
(a) La Vigilia.
(b) The 13 Desserts.
(c) Wigilia.
(d) Kūčios.

14. What does Karina believe about how her decision to pursue jazz affected her relationship with Richard?
(a) She thinks the decision helped their relationship.
(b) She thinks the decision had no impact on their relationship.
(c) She thinks the decision put strain on their relationship.
(d) She thinks the decision doomed their relationship.

15. Why has Richard given up banking his voice?
(a) He can no longer speak.
(b) He has no way to hold it.
(c) He has nothing to say.
(d) He lost motivation after hearing his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who agrees to join Elise and Karina on one of their daily walks?

2. According to Richard, what is the most selfish thing he has ever done?

3. When is the best time for Richard to record his voice?

4. The results of the breathing study explain why Richard is always in what state?

5. What is Karina shocked to discover about the jazz pianist she sees in New Orleans?

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