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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Professor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the third Tuesday, Mitch and Morrie picked up the relationship they had before. What were their roles?
(a) Student-teacher.
(b) Friends.
(c) Father-son.
(d) Colleagues.

2. Morrie felt somewhat lucky about the slow progression of his disease. Why?
(a) It gave him time to talk about his disease.
(b) He enjoyed the pain.
(c) It gave him plenty of time to say goodbye to everyone.
(d) It gave him time to think about what was going on.

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

4. What did Morrie dread most about the sure progression of his disease?
(a) That people would pity him.
(b) That people would think he was weak.
(c) That he could not dance anymore.
(d) That some day somebody would have to wipe his backside.

5. What did Morrie and an old friend who was deaf plan to do when Morrie could't speak anymore?
(a) Not see each other anymore.
(b) Stare at each other and be unable to communicate.
(c) Do nothing.
(d) Sit together and hold hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mitch feel about the affection his mentor showed for him during the initial reunion?

2. After his experience with the newspaper, Morrie appeared on a TV-show called Nightline. That interview began unusually. What happened?

3. Which gift did the narrator present his favorite professor after the graduation ceremony?

4. When Mitch returned to Detroit after visiting London, he was out of his newspaper job. What happened?

5. Morrie had trouble sleeping and dreamed a lot. What was he dreaming about?

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