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

2. Now that she is divorced and Grace is grown, what does Karina realize about her life while watching the jazz pianist?
(a) That she can retire.
(b) That should go back to school.
(c) That all of her excuses are gone.
(d) That she needs to teach more.

3. What jazz pianist does Karina see while in New Orleans?
(a) Arthur Lakes.
(b) Angelo Lancone.
(c) Adam Luche.
(d) Alexander Lynch.

4. After attending the funeral, what does Richard gain?
(a) Strength.
(b) Closure.
(c) Agreement.
(d) Happiness.

5. What does Richard request Karina play for him following her trip to New Orleans?
(a) A Broadway showtune.
(b) A lullaby.
(c) Some jazz.
(d) A Nocturne by Chopin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song do Bill and Karina perform together?

2. What does Grace have to absorb all at once?

3. When Bill demands to speak privately with Karina, he expresses what concern?

4. What Christmas Eve dessert is Grace's specialty?

5. While Karina is in New Orleans, what does Richard attempt to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What changes does Richard see in Karina following her trip to New Orleans?

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

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

10. After the incident on Christmas Eve, what two tests are performed on Richard? What are the results?

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