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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Morrie and Mitch lunch together in "The Orientation", Morrie did something impolite. What did he do?
(a) He didn't apoligize when going to the bathroom.
(b) He was unfriendly to the wait staff.
(c) He laughed with his mouth open and full of food.
(d) He ate with his elbows on the table.

2. What is the name of Morrie's wife?
(a) Christel.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Caroline.

3. How did Mitch feel about the affection his mentor showed for him during the initial reunion?
(a) He expected this affection.
(b) He felt sad.
(c) He was surprised.
(d) He didn't like it.

4. Which gift did the narrator present his favorite professor after the graduation ceremony?
(a) A leather suitcase.
(b) A leather briefcase.
(c) A silver pen.
(d) A hug.

5. 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 wipe his backside.
(b) That some day, he would get Mitch to give him a kiss.
(c) That some day, he would get Mitch to cry.
(d) That some day, he would get Mitch to bring less food.

6. In relation to the one last class referred to as the book opens, when is the student/are the students required to produce a paper?
(a) Before the class.
(b) Never.
(c) At the end of the class.
(d) Halfway through the class.

7. What did Morrie do when he could't go to the bathroom by himself anymore?
(a) He asked his visitors if they mind helping him.
(b) He wore special underwear in which he can urinate.
(c) He started sleeping in the bathroom.
(d) He didn't go anymore.

8. Not too long after his mother's death, a new and important person appeared in Morrie's life. Who is this person?
(a) Morrie's cousin Eva.
(b) Morrie's grandmother, Eva.
(c) Morrie's aunt Eva.
(d) Morrie's stepmother, Eva.

9. What was Mitch's new job after finishing school again?
(a) Professor.
(b) Travel writer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Sports writer.

10. In "The Orientation", Mitch gave Morrie a nickname. What is Morrie's nickname?
(a) Mentor.
(b) Boss.
(c) Peer.
(d) Coach.

11. Morrie talked to Ted Koppel about the loss of his own mother. How did Morrie feel after losing his mother?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Sad.
(c) Sick.
(d) Lively.

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

13. After reading about horrific crimes and intolerable cruelty in the newspaper, Mitch showed a kind gesture towards Morrie. What did he do?
(a) He helped Morrie wipe his backside.
(b) He did the dishes.
(c) He helped Morrie move from the wheelchair to his recliner.
(d) He read a story from the newspaper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Mitch was in London, something changed inside him, because of his conversation with Morrie. What was he realizing?

2. 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?

3. What did Mitch promise his wife?

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

5. Why did Morrie have to break the tragic news of his mother's death?

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