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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Swim.
(c) Drive.
(d) Dress himself.

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

3. 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?
(a) The Boston Times.
(b) The Washington Times.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Boston Globe.

4. From which university did Mitch graduate the second time?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) Columbia University.
(c) Brandeis University.
(d) Yale University?

5. After his selfless act towards Morrie in their second meeting, Mitch had an important realization. What did Mitch realize?
(a) That he had to leave.
(b) That Morrie was hungry.
(c) That time was running out.
(d) That Morrie had to go to the bathroom.

6. After his experience with the newspaper, Morrie appeared on a TV-show called Nightline. That interview began unusually. What happened?
(a) Morrie watched an episode of Nightline.
(b) Morrie started crying.
(c) Morrie decided he didn't want to do the interview.
(d) Morrie first interviewed the journalist of Nightline himself.

7. A highlight of Morrie's life was the night a certain genre of music is played. Which music genre was played that night?
(a) The tango.
(b) The waltz.
(c) The merengue.
(d) The salsa.

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

9. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?
(a) Lou Smith's disease.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Alzheimers.
(d) Lou Gehrig's disease.

10. 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 was a smart guy.
(b) Because Morrie knew what was important in life.
(c) Because Morrie was an old guy.
(d) Because Morrie knew how to answer questions well.

11. When Mitch returned to Detroit after visiting London, he was out of his newspaper job. What happened?
(a) The unions at his newspaper had gone on strike.
(b) People didn't buy his newspaper anymore.
(c) Mitch decided he didn't want to write for the newspaper anymore.
(d) Mitch got fired for staying in London too long.

12. Why did Morrie appreciate the world outside more than Mitch does?
(a) Because he couldn't drive his car anymore.
(b) Because he enjoyed the weather more than Mitch did.
(c) Because he could't go outside anymore to enjoy that world.
(d) Because he was in a wheelchair.

13. What does one get after finishing the one last class described in "The Curriculum"?
(a) A hug.
(b) Grades.
(c) A funeral.
(d) Graduation.

14. After his graduation ceremony, who did the narrator introduces his favorite professor to?
(a) Another professor.
(b) His parents.
(c) Morrie Schwartz.
(d) His old uncle.

15. What was Morrie's favorite hobby?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Walking.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Not too long after his mother's death, a new and important person appeared in Morrie's life. Who is this person?

3. How did Mitch find out about the TV interview with his mentor?

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

5. Mitch had changed a lot from the person he wanted to be when he was young. What were some of the things he wanted to do back then?

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