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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) A good education.
(b) A strong technical background.
(c) Many happy memories.
(d) Freedom and fulfillment.

2. Richard feels that having ALS is a practice in what art?
(a) Tai chi.
(b) Aikido.
(c) Shotokan.
(d) Zen.

3. As the audience applauds in the Prologue to the novel, how does Richard feel?
(a) Like he is on top of the world.
(b) Like he is full of hope.
(c) Like he is about to cry.
(d) Like he is loved by everyone and no one.

4. When Karina visits Richard in the ninth chapter, she is surprised to see what changes in Richard?
(a) Richard has lost a great deal of weight and his arms do not move at all.
(b) Richard has gained a lot of weight and can no longer walk.
(c) Richard has lost the ability to speak.
(d) Richard has sold his piano and much of his belongings.

5. As Richard is lying in bed at the beginning of the sixth chapter, he notes the disease has progressed to what?
(a) His left leg.
(b) His right foot.
(c) His neck.
(d) His left shoulder.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Richard is lying in bed at the beginning of the sixth chapter, what is he practicing?

2. Where does Richard go in Chapter Twelve?

3. In what class did Karina meet Richard?

4. Whom does Richard attempt to call at the end of Chapter Twelve?

5. During the meeting with his nurse-practitioner in the seventh chapter, what causes Richard to break down in tears?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Karina first visits Richard in his condo, what does she think about Richard's diagnosis? How does this opinion change by the end of her visit?

2. What is Richard's relationship like with his daughter at the beginning of the novel?

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

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

5. What idea does Richard have in Chapter Eleven? What does Bill think about this idea? Why?

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

7. Why does Richard accidentally call Karina?

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

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

10. What is the first part of Richard that stops working? What does he do as a result?

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