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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After taking a walk with Grace and Elise, how does Karina feel about helping Richard go to the bathroom?

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

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

5. How much does Richard weigh following Karina's trip to New Orleans?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What offer does Elise make as Karina, Elise, and Grace take a morning walk? How does Grace help this plan?

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

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

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

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

8. What revelation does Karina experience in New Orleans?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Richard’s relationship with his father and with his daughter. How are they similar, and how are they different? Does Richard arrive at a place of peace with each before he dies? If so, how?

Essay Topic 2

Richard loves classical piano, while Karina prefers jazz. How did their preferences affect their careers? How do their preferences reflect their personalities?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Alexander Lynch and what role does he play in Karina’s development? How would her development change (or not) had Lynch not been included in the story?

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