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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Morrie feel sorry about himself each morning?

2. On the third Tuesday, Mitch and Morrie picked up the relationship they had before. What were their roles?

3. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?

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?

5. Why did it bother Morrie that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind?

Short Essay Questions

1. In relation to his hobby, what was one of the highlights in Morrie's life?

2. Why did Morrie never want to work in a factory?

3. Morrie told Mitch that if he accepted he could die any day, he would probably do some things differently. What did Morrie think Mitch would do differently?

4. What were the rewards of Mitch's professional success?

5. What happened during Morrie's childhood?

6. What was absent during the old professor's last class?

7. When Mitch drove his rental car down Morrie's street for the first time, he did a few things at the same time. What was he doing?

8. What did Mitch discover when he got back to Detroit from London, and what was the result of this discovery?

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

10. What did Mitch do after his college graduation ceremony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a couple of chapters, you read about Morrie's life. Talk about his childhood with the two most important events and how it influenced him for the rest of his life. Describe Morrie's professional life and how it influenced his students.

Essay Topic 2

At one point in the book, Morrie asked Mitch whether he is okay with men crying. Mitch said that he is, but Morrie knew he was lying. There is a big contrast in personalities between the two men, especially when it comes to emotions. Discuss these differences.

Essay Topic 3

At one point in the book, Mitch says he wants to remember Morrie's voice. How did he make that happen, and why is it so important to him?

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