1. How did Mitch feel after he returned from London?
(a) He wants to die.
(b) Happy about finally changing jobs.
(c) Sad and lonely.
(d) Confused and depressed.

2. On the second Tuesday meeting, Mitch had a flashback to his junior year in college, when Morrie performed an experiment with the students. What did the professor want each student to do?
(a) To think about human interaction.
(b) To fall back and trust the other students.
(c) To write a paper about human interaction.
(d) To close their eyes.

3. When Mitch went home after his third visit with Morrie, he made a list of questions for Morrie to answer. Why did he want Morrie to answer those questions?
(a) Because Morrie knew how to answer questions well.
(b) Because Morrie was an old guy.
(c) Because Morrie knew what was important in life.
(d) Because Morrie was a smart guy.

4. Mitch decided to go back to school. What did he earn a graduate degree in?
(a) Law.
(b) Music.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Teaching.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What did Mitch buy with all the money he earns after graduating the second time?

4. What did Mitch promise his wife?

5. When Morrie and Mitch lunch together in "The Orientation", Morrie did something impolite. What did he do?

(see the answer key)

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