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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mitch was younger, he had a lot of conversations with Morrie. During one of those conversations, Morrie told him that people are pulled in two directions: what they know versus what they feel and what they need versus what they want. What did Morrie answer when Mitch asked him which side wins?
(a) The bad side.
(b) The good side.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

2. In "The Curriculum", the author describes the last class of somebody's life. Whose life?
(a) The life of his brother.
(b) The life of his old professor.
(c) The life of another student.
(d) The life of his old uncle.

3. Where did Morrie and his younger brother, David, go right after their mother died?
(a) To the beach.
(b) To Germany.
(c) To the countryside.
(d) To the city.

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

5. Which gift did the narrator present his favorite professor after the graduation ceremony?
(a) A hug.
(b) A leather suitcase.
(c) A leather briefcase.
(d) A silver pen.

6. During the first Tuesday, Morrie made a promise to Mitch, a promise he had made many times before. Which promise did Morrie make?
(a) That some day, he would get Mitch to wipe his backside.
(b) That some day, he would get Mitch to bring less food.
(c) That some day, he would get Mitch to give him a kiss.
(d) That some day, he would get Mitch to cry.

7. What is the name of the narrator's favorite university professor?
(a) Morrie Schwartz.
(b) Mitch Albom.
(c) Ted Koppel.
(d) Lou Gehrig.

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

9. When Morrie and Mitch lunch together in "The Orientation", Morrie did something impolite. What did he do?
(a) He ate with his elbows on the table.
(b) He was unfriendly to the wait staff.
(c) He didn't apoligize when going to the bathroom.
(d) He laughed with his mouth open and full of food.

10. What did Morrie and an old friend who was deaf plan to do when Morrie could't speak anymore?
(a) Stare at each other and be unable to communicate.
(b) Sit together and hold hands.
(c) Not see each other anymore.
(d) Do nothing.

11. After his graduation ceremony, who did the narrator introduces his favorite professor to?
(a) Another professor.
(b) His old uncle.
(c) Morrie Schwartz.
(d) His parents.

12. From which university did the narrator graduate?
(a) Brandeis University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Brandwine University.
(d) Yale University.

13. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?
(a) Alzheimers.
(b) Lou Smith's disease.
(c) Lou Gehrig's disease.
(d) Cancer.

14. Why did Nightline and Ted Koppel return to interview Morrie?
(a) Because they liked Morrie a lot.
(b) Because they wanted to do a follow-up story about Morrie's life.
(c) Because Mitch wanted to see another interview with Morrie.
(d) Because Morrie asked them to come back.

15. What is the name of Morrie's wife?
(a) Christel.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Caroline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mitch promise his wife?

2. Morrie told Ted Koppel that there was something you don't need between good, loving friends. What is not needed to feel the love between one and another?

3. In "The Orientation", Mitch gave Morrie a nickname. What is Morrie's nickname?

4. When Mitch was Morrie's student, Morrie decided to call him Mitch instead of Mitchell. Why?

5. On which night of the week did Morrie perform his favorite hobby?

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