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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Morrie do when he could't go to the bathroom by himself anymore?
(a) He asked his visitors if they mind helping him.
(b) He didn't go anymore.
(c) He started sleeping in the bathroom.
(d) He wore special underwear in which he can urinate.

2. What did Morrie dread most about the sure progression of his disease?
(a) That people would think he was weak.
(b) That some day somebody would have to wipe his backside.
(c) That he could not dance anymore.
(d) That people would pity him.

3. During Mitch and Morrie's first visit, Morrie announced to Mitch that dying is just as sad as something else. What does he think is just as sad as dying?
(a) Living unhappily.
(b) Being sick.
(c) Not finding a job.
(d) Living with no money.

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

5. On the fourth Tuesday, Mitch touched Morrie's face while doing something. What did he do for Morrie that required this touch?
(a) He adjusted Morrie's glasses.
(b) He gave Morrie food.
(c) He took Morrie to the bathroom.
(d) He stroked Morrie over his head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Morrie talked to Ted Koppel about the loss of his own mother. How did Morrie feel after losing his mother?

2. In the summer of which year did Morrie learn he is dying?

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

4. Why did Morrie appreciate the world outside more than Mitch does?

5. How old was Morrie when his mother died?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Mitch's college graduation ceremony was over, what did Mitch wonder after he gave his gift to Morrie?

2. In the second interview with Ted Koppel on Nightline, Morrie said he gives to people. How did Morrie give to people?

3. What was Mitch's reaction to his uncle's death?

4. What were Morrie's suspicions about his disease?

5. Mitch was surprised in his first Tuesday meeting with Morrie to find out Morrie was still following the news. What did Morrie feel after watching the news?

6. Morrie devoted all his time to the things and people he loved, but what was Mitch doing while in London?

7. Why did Mitch stop bringing his cellular phone along on his trips to visit Morrie?

8. In "The Curriculum", Mitch describes his former professor's last class. What happened in that class?

9. How did Morrie begin the conversation about death on the fourth Tuesday?

10. Why did Mitch bring food for Morrie during their first visits?

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