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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Mitch's family members died of cancer?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His wife.
(d) His uncle.

2. In the last year of his life, Morrie threw himself a "living funeral". Why?
(a) To dance one more time.
(b) To say goodbye to everybody.
(c) To enjoy drinking and eating with friends.
(d) To make sure his friends and family knew his love for them.

3. During the first Tuesday, Morrie made a promise to Mitch, a promise he had made many times before. Which promise did Morrie make?
(a) That some day, he would get Mitch to give him a kiss.
(b) That some day, he would get Mitch to wipe his backside.
(c) That some day, he would get Mitch to bring less food.
(d) That some day, he would get Mitch to cry.

4. How many students are participating in the one last class in "The Curriculum"?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

5. What is the name of the narrator's favorite university professor?
(a) Ted Koppel.
(b) Lou Gehrig.
(c) Mitch Albom.
(d) Morrie Schwartz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is/are the student(s) in the one last class described in "The Curriculum"?

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

3. What is the reason Morrie's health began deteriorating?

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

5. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?

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