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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. How does Richard participate in the toast with his family?
(a) Karina raises an empty glass for Richard.
(b) Richard sips a small amount of beer.
(c) Karina gives Richard some beer through his feeding tube.
(d) Richard sips Liquid Gold.

2. What Christmas Eve dessert is Grace's specialty?
(a) Paczki.
(b) Napoleonka.
(c) Makowiec.
(d) Mazurek.

3. How do Richard's brothers recommend he fight ALS?
(a) By lifting weights.
(b) By prayer.
(c) By mediation.
(d) By acupuncture.

4. Following the Christmas Eve incident, what is Richard unable to control?
(a) His saliva.
(b) His breathing.
(c) His bladder.
(d) His Head Mouse.

5. Why does Richard ask to try some dessert on Christmas Eve?
(a) Because he wants his daughter to feel bad for him.
(b) Because he wants to make Karina happy.
(c) Because he wants to take part.
(d) Because he wants to prove a point.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The type of ALS Richard has is called what?

3. After attending the funeral, what does Richard gain?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Karina prepare for Christmas Eve?

2. What revelation does Karina experience in New Orleans?

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

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

5. What advice does Bill give Karina?

6. Following her trip to New Orleans, what surprise does Karina have for Richard? How does he respond?

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

8. While Karina is in New Orleans, what does Richard try to do? Why?

9. What happens when Karina arrives home after taking a walk with Elise and Grace? What is her reaction?

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

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