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

2. 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 doomed their relationship.
(d) She thinks the decision put strain on their relationship.

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

4. From whom did Grace learn about Richard's ALS diagnosis?
(a) Hannah Chu.
(b) The news.
(c) Karina.
(d) Richard's agent.

5. Who agrees to join Elise and Karina on one of their daily walks?
(a) Grace.
(b) Bill.
(c) Richard.
(d) Hannah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard remembers his mother stopping his father from taking what to the piano?

2. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what is Richard unable to control?

3. The results of the swallowing study performed after Christmas Eve prompt what change in Richard?

4. What does Richard believe is his true legacy?

5. What stops Richard from using the Head Mouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What revelation does Karina experience in New Orleans?

2. What does Karina imagine during the piano lesson with Dylan?

3. What situation causes Grace and Richard to grow closer together while Karina is in New Orleans?

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

5. How did moving to Boston impact Richard and Karina? What does Richard think about the move?

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

7. How does Richard's wheelchair impair his mobility, instead of facilitate it?

8. What does Richard think about Karina's talent and career?

9. How does Grace learn of Richard's diagnosis?

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

(see the answer keys)

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