Every Note Played Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is it ironic that Richard chose his piano over life with Grace in part out of fear of failing as a father? (from Chapters 20-24)

Grace and Richard’s resentments about their fathers both revolve around the piano.

His absence makes him distant, like his own father had been.

He failed at the piano instead.

It is too late to play the piano, but not too late to be a father to Grace.

2.

When Grace must learn about Richard’s ALS through a friend, what most hurts her? (from Chapters 14-19)

Being left out of the family.

Seeing Karina backslide.

Experiencing Richard's deterioration all at once.

Being treated like a child instead of an adult.

3.

What is the fundamental factor that requires Richard to move back in with Karina? (from Chapters 11-13)

The need for a house without stairs.

The expense of illness.

The fear of another emergency.

The need for emotional support.

4.

Why is Richard angry when he listens to Karina’s piano students or watches Karina and Grace eat the Wigilia feast? (from Chapters 14-19)

Fear.

Envy.

Loss of control.

Loneliness.

5.

Why is it meaningful that Richard and Karina have never used a letter board before? (from Chapters 30-33, Epilogue, Back Matter)

They do not communicate with each other.

It makes the moment of Richard's decision more dramatic.

They know the board is not an adequate replacement for speech.

They were in denial about Richard's ALS.

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