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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Curriculum", the author talks about one last class. What do you have to do in this "special" class to receive extra credit?
(a) Score high grades.
(b) Finish the assignments on time.
(c) Wave to the professor.
(d) Kiss the professor goodbye.

2. What is the name of the journalist who interviewed Morrie on Nightline?
(a) Mitch Albom.
(b) Larry King.
(c) Ted Koppel.
(d) Ted Kennedy.

3. How did Mitch find out about the TV interview with his mentor?
(a) He was flipping through the TV channels.
(b) Somebody told him about the interview.
(c) His mentor called him.
(d) He read about it in the TV guide.

4. Which city did Mitch move to after his graduation?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) New York City.
(d) Boston.

5. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?
(a) He might retire.
(b) He might get sick of it.
(c) He might get sick.
(d) He might die.

6. When Morrie's disease progressed, he had to give up a lot. What was one thing he was still able to do?
(a) Dress himself.
(b) Drive.
(c) Swim.
(d) Dance.

7. 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) Living with no money.
(c) Not finding a job.
(d) Being sick.

8. When Mitch returned to Morrie's house on the fourth Tuesday, which item had been added to Morrie's collection of medical equipment?
(a) An oxygen machine.
(b) A scale.
(c) A portable toilet.
(d) An electric wheelchair.

9. Why did it bother Morrie that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind?
(a) He saw it as the ultimate sign of dependency.
(b) Because it made him feel sick.
(c) He saw it as a sign of weakness.
(d) Because it smells.

10. 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 good side.
(b) Hate.
(c) Love.
(d) The bad side.

11. What did Mitch bring for Morrie on this first Tuesday?
(a) Food.
(b) A wheelchair.
(c) Drinks.
(d) A book.

12. During their conversation about death, Morrie mentioned that people would do something if they believed they would die. What would happen if people believed they would die?
(a) They would be afraid.
(b) They would do things differently.
(c) They would try to get rich.
(d) They would like to die.

13. What did Eva give to Morrie and his brother?
(a) Love and affection.
(b) Money and toys.
(c) A new place to live.
(d) Nothing.

14. How long did Morrie feel sorry about himself each morning?
(a) An hour.
(b) Never.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) Two hours.

15. When Morrie's body continued to weaken, he started writing notes about his philosophy of dying. These notes turned into an article and an interview. Which newspaper published this article and interview?
(a) The Washington Times.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Boston Globe.
(d) The Boston Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years had Morrie and his almost-deaf friend been friends?

2. What did Morrie and an old friend who was deaf plan to do when Morrie could't speak anymore?

3. When his mother was sick during his childhood, Morrie didn't want to get her medicine. Why?

4. What was Morrie's favorite hobby?

5. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?

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