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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 Karina is in New Orleans, who watches Richard?
(a) Bill.
(b) Elise.
(c) Grace.
(d) Richard's brother Tommy.

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

3. Why has Richard given up banking his voice?
(a) He can no longer speak.
(b) He lost motivation after hearing his voice.
(c) He has nothing to say.
(d) He has no way to hold it.

4. When is the best time for Richard to record his voice?
(a) After every meal.
(b) The afternoon.
(c) The morning.
(d) The evening.

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 take part.
(c) Because he wants to make Karina happy.
(d) Because he wants to prove a point.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in New Orleans, what does Karina call "a prison of her own making"?

2. What does Richard eat for dinner on Christmas Eve?

3. After the funeral, what do Richard's brothers tell him about their childhood?

4. What feast does Karina make on Christmas Eve?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After moving back in with Karina, where does Richard stay? What is notable about this room?

2. After moving back in with Karina, how does Richard spend his time?

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

4. What advice does Bill give Karina?

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

6. Who is Dr. George and what service does he offer Richard?

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

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

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

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

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