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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. Without the use of his arms, Richard walks around his home like what?
(a) A mannequin.
(b) A thief.
(c) A robot.
(d) A tourist.

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

3. What causes Karina to cry in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) The sight of Richard's humiliation.
(b) Memories of her childhood.
(c) Thoughts of what her life could have been.
(d) Having to clean such a mess.

4. What does Bill add to Richard's milkshake in Chapter Eleven?
(a) A laxative to ease his constipation.
(b) Medicine to ease muscle rigidity.
(c) A sedative to ease his anxiety.
(d) Medicine to thicken the blood.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Richard hugs his nurse-practitioner, he identifies the connection as being one of what?

2. In the seventh chapter, Richard's nurse-practitioner advises him to order what item as soon as possible?

3. How does Bill feel about Richard's plan in Chapter Eleven?

4. In the novel's second chapter, Richard lies in bed waiting for what?

5. Which musician's music plays in the coffee shop while Karina is visiting her daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Elise give Karina during their morning walk in Chapter Eight?

2. How does Richard adapt to the piano after the loss of his right hand? What does he find comfort in?

3. Who is Maxine? How did Richard's diagnosis impact his relationship with her?

4. What is the second part of Richard that stops working?

5. What happens when Richard goes out in Chapter Twelve?

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

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

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

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

10. After Richard loses the loss of his arms, how does he feed himself? What does Bill add to Richard's food in Chapter Eleven? Why?

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