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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 in New Orleans, what does Karina call "a prison of her own making"?
(a) Her unfulfilled life.
(b) Her failed marriage.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Her education.

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

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

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

5. To whom does Richard write letters on the computer?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His father.
(c) Maxine.
(d) Karina.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bill demands to speak privately with Karina, he indicates Karina needs to do what?

2. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what does Richard notice about Karina?

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

4. Following the Christmas holiday, Richard's voice has weakened so badly he can no longer use what?

5. What stops Richard from using the Head Mouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprising information do Richard's brothers tell him at the funeral? What is the effect on Richard?

2. While Karina is in New Orleans, what trouble befalls Richard?

3. How has caring for Richard taken a toll on Karina after the addition of the BiPAP? Why?

4. What is ironic about Karina's asking Richard if he wants anything in Chapter Twenty-eight?

5. Explain Richard's love for his daughter versus his love for the piano.

6. What revelation does Karina experience in New Orleans?

7. Who is Tommy and what information does Richard learn from him?

8. What advice does Bill give Karina?

9. What happens when Karina first sees Richard writing a letter to his father? How does Richard respond?

10. How does Karina prepare for Christmas Eve?

(see the answer keys)

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