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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Taking Attendance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mitch was Morrie's student, Morrie decided to call him Mitch instead of Mitchell. Why?
(a) Because Mitch told him that's what he prefers to be called.
(b) Because he hoped to be Mitch's friend one day.
(c) Because he didn't like the name Mitchell.
(d) Because he already knew somebody called Mitchell.

2. Mitch had changed a lot from the person he wanted to be when he was young. What were some of the things he wanted to do back then?
(a) Join the Peace Corps and climb mountains in Tibet.
(b) Become famous and get rich.
(c) Join the Red Cross and run a marathon.
(d) Sail around the world and own a race car.

3. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?
(a) He might retire.
(b) He might get sick of it.
(c) He might die.
(d) He might get sick.

4. What was Mitch's new job after finishing school again?
(a) Travel writer.
(b) Sports writer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Professor.

5. Material things were very important to Mitch in "The Classroom" chapter. What was he handcuffed to?
(a) Cell phones and modems.
(b) TVs and internet.
(c) Computers and stereos.
(d) Cars and houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mitch's wife?

2. When Mitch returned to Detroit after visiting London, he was out of his newspaper job. What happened?

3. Why was Mitch unaware of Schwartz's illness?

4. What did Mitch buy with all the money he earns after graduating the second time?

5. What did Mitch hope to make a career as?

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