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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because it was inevitable, Morrie planed to deal with the fact that somebody would have to wipe his backside in the future. How did he plan to deal with this?
(a) He would die before this had to happen.
(b) He would pretend he didnn't feel it.
(c) He would pretend to be a baby again.
(d) He would pretend to be an animal.

2. When Mitch returned to Detroit after visiting London, he was out of his newspaper job. What happened?
(a) Mitch got fired for staying in London too long.
(b) The unions at his newspaper had gone on strike.
(c) Mitch decided he didn't want to write for the newspaper anymore.
(d) People didn't buy his newspaper anymore.

3. Why did Morrie have to break the tragic news of his mother's death?
(a) Because he was very smart for his age.
(b) Because his father could't read.
(c) Because he is the oldest kid.
(d) Because his father was stupid.

4. After the third Tuesday, Mitch recalled his senior year in college, where he undertook an honor's thesis. What did he write about in this thesis?
(a) Football.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Soccer.

5. Morrie continued receiving mail after his appearance on Nightline. How did he sign all the responding letters?
(a) "Thank you, Morrie."
(b) "Sincerely, Morrie."
(c) "Thanks a lot, Morrie."
(d) "Thank you."

6. Mitch decided to go back to school. What did he earn a graduate degree in?
(a) Law.
(b) Music.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Journalism.

7. On the third Tuesday, Mitch brought an item with him to help him remember Morrie forever. What did he bring?
(a) A note pad.
(b) An MP3 player.
(c) A camera.
(d) A tape recorder.

8. On that first visit, why did Mitch stay in his car instead of jumping out and greeting his mentor?
(a) He had more important things to do.
(b) He felt sick.
(c) He felt unprepared for the reunion.
(d) He was too shy to get out of the car.

9. After reading about horrific crimes and intolerable cruelty in the newspaper, Mitch showed a kind gesture towards Morrie. What did he do?
(a) He read a story from the newspaper.
(b) He did the dishes.
(c) He helped Morrie wipe his backside.
(d) He helped Morrie move from the wheelchair to his recliner.

10. How old was Morrie when his mother died?
(a) Six.
(b) Nine.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

11. What did Morrie and Mitch talk about the third Tuesday?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) The world.
(c) Regrets.
(d) Time.

12. On the third Tuesday, Mitch and Morrie picked up the relationship they had before. What were their roles?
(a) Colleagues.
(b) Student-teacher.
(c) Father-son.
(d) Friends.

13. Why was the ability to speak and to use his hands important to Morrie?
(a) Because he needed his hands to wipe his backside.
(b) Because he talked with his voice and his hands.
(c) Because he talked while he ate.
(d) Because he liked talking and eating.

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

15. 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 laughed with his mouth open and full of food.
(c) He didn't apoligize when going to the bathroom.
(d) He was unfriendly to the wait staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Morrie's health began deteriorating?

2. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?

3. In relation to the one last class referred to as the book opens, when is the student/are the students required to produce a paper?

4. How did Mitch feel after he returned from London?

5. In "The Curriculum", the author describes the last class of somebody's life. Whose life?

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