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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. At Morrie's funeral, Mitch tried out an imaginary conversation in his head. How did it feel?

2. When did Morrie meet his wife?

3. On the thirteenth Tuesday, Morrie told Mitch about an amazing feeling he had had the night before. What was the amazing feeling?

4. What happened to Morrie two days before he died?

5. On the eleventh Tuesday, what did Morrie claim is a major problem in society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Morrie tell Mitch about family on the fifth Tuesday?

2. Morrie's wife Charlotte called Mitch the Monday before the fourteenth Tuesday. Why?

3. When the OJ Simpson verdict was showing on television, what was everybody doing?

4. Does Mitch ever hear Morrie's voice when he is alone?

5. Who belongs to Mitch's family?

6. When Mitch looked around Morrie's home, he saw a certain kind of wealth that had nothing to do with money. How had Morrie's house become a very wealthy home after his disease got diagnosed?

7. On the eleventh Tuesday, Mitch smacked Morrie on his back. Why did he do that?

8. How do readers know that Brandeis college was a hotbed for cultural activism?

9. According to Morrie, who was responsible for the brainwashing taking place all over the country and what is the result?

10. Nightline returned for a third and final time. Ted Koppel asked Morrie if, as he got closer to dying, he was more afraid. How did Morrie respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the fall of 1994, Morrie Schwartz taught his last course at Brandeis. What was special about that class? What did Morrie mean by the statement that he would understand if anyone wanted to drop the course? Please expand upon the theme represented by this final class, and the effect Morrie's statement about dropping the class had on students.

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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