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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. When Morrie's disease progressed, he had to give up a lot. What was one thing he was still able to do?

2. What is the name of the paper produced from the one last class in "The Curriculum"?

3. Which of Mitch's family members died of cancer?

4. Why did Nightline and Ted Koppel return to interview Morrie?

5. After his selfless act towards Morrie in their second meeting, Mitch had an important realization. What did Mitch realize?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened during Morrie's childhood?

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

4. Provide a few of Mitch's professional accomplishments.

5. During this second interview on Nightline, Morrie talked about a letter he received from a woman who taught a class to children who have lost a parent. What did Morrie do next?

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

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

8. What did Morrie answer when Mitch asked him if he felts sorry for himself?

9. How did Morrie come to being interviewed by Ted Koppel in the TV show Nightline?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One Tuesday, Mitch read a newspaper while Morrie used the bathroom. What did Mitch read about? Describe his reaction afterward. What does this little episode tell you?

Essay Topic 2

In "Tuesdays with Morrie", Mitch and Morrie frequently talked about their families. Compare and contrast Morrie and Mitch's thoughts about family. Who are Mitch's family members and what is his (changing) relationship with them? Who are Morrie's family members and what is his relationship with them?

Essay Topic 3

Now that you've finished "Tuesdays with Morrie", the book probably made an impression on you. Discuss your thoughts about the book and about the way it is written.

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