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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 make Karina happy.
(b) Because he wants to take part.
(c) Because he wants to prove a point.
(d) Because he wants his daughter to feel bad for him.

2. Following the Christmas holiday, Richard's voice has weakened so badly he can no longer use what?
(a) His Head Mouse.
(b) His feeding tube.
(c) The voice-activation app on his phone.
(d) His remote control.

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

4. 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.

5. Why is Dr. George saddened?
(a) Because the clinical trial is failing.
(b) Because his office is closing.
(c) Because Richard did not bank his voice months ago.
(d) Because Richard is so far gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Grace protect Richard while Karina is in New Orleans?

2. What does Richard try to tell Karina in Chapter Sixteen, but she cannot hear him?

3. What type of doctor is Dr. George?

4. Despite being given many warning, what occurrence shocks Richard and Karina?

5. After Richard gets a feeding tube, what is his "food" called?

Short Essay Questions

1. What revelation does Karina experience in New Orleans?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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