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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was the name of Karina's childhood piano teacher?
(a) Mr. Nowak.
(b) Mr. Borowitz.
(c) Mr. Kowalski.
(d) Mr. Bender.

4. Why does Richard feel humiliated when Karina visits him in the third chapter?
(a) Because he cannot open a bottle of wine.
(b) Because he drops a glass.
(c) Because he forgets important information.
(d) Because he trips and falls.

5. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, he compares her palate to what?
(a) That of an old woman.
(b) That of a child.
(c) That of a farm animal.
(d) That of a country girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard's nurse-practitioner advises him to do what to his liquids?

2. What does Karina believe had the greatest impact on her destiny?

3. Richard hopes his ALS diagnosis is really what ailment?

4. When Karina visits Richard in the third chapter, how does the visit end?

5. What is the name of Richard's last girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Karina visits Richard for the second time, what changes in him does she notice?

2. What are Karina's thoughts regarding birth and destiny? How are these beliefs illustrated by her own life?

3. What information does Karina learn at the graduation party?

4. Why does Richard accidentally call Karina?

5. Who is Kathy DeVillo and how does she help Richard?

6. How did Richard meet Karina? What were his initial impressions of her?

7. What does Kathy DeVillo recommend Richard start doing in Chapter Seven? Explain several things.

8. Who is Elise and how did Karina meet her? What does Elise want Karina to do?

9. What is the "invisible presence" Richard feels every morning and why does he tell himself to be grateful for it?

10. What does the prologue to the novel illustrate about Richard?

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