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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 time was running out.
(c) That Morrie was hungry.
(d) That Morrie had to go to the bathroom.

2. While Mitch was in London, something changed inside him, because of his conversation with Morrie. What was he realizing?
(a) That people like to watch tennis.
(b) That people have interesting lives.
(c) That London is too crowded.
(d) That people get caught up in things that don't involve them.

3. Morrie's disease is named after Lou Gehrig. Where did Lou Gehrig say goodbye to all his fans?
(a) On a podium.
(b) In a church.
(c) On a tennis court.
(d) In a stadium.

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

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

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

7. Morrie had trouble sleeping and dreamed a lot. What was he dreaming about?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Eating.
(d) Dying.

8. When Mitch visited Morrie on their second Tuesday, what did he decide to leave at home?
(a) His brief case.
(b) His cell phone.
(c) Food.
(d) His car keys.

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

10. During their conversation about death, Morrie mentioned that people would do something if they believed they would die. What would happen if people believed they would die?
(a) They would try to get rich.
(b) They would be afraid.
(c) They would do things differently.
(d) They would like to die.

11. Morrie and Mitch agreed to see each other every week. What did they talk about the first Tuesday?
(a) The World.
(b) Feeling sorry for yourself.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Peace.

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

13. How many years had Morrie and his almost-deaf friend been friends?
(a) Twenty-five years.
(b) Forty years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) Thirty-five years.

14. In "Taking Attendance", Mitch flew to London for his job. What did he cover while he's there?
(a) Roland Garros.
(b) The UK Open.
(c) Wimbledon.
(d) Charles and Diana's marriage.

15. Which city did Mitch move to after his graduation?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mitch decided to go back to school. What did he earn a graduate degree in?

2. What is the name of Morrie's wife?

3. 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?

4. On the third Tuesday, Mitch and Morrie picked up the relationship they had before. What were their roles?

5. When Morrie's disease progressed, he had to give up a lot. What was one thing he was still able to do?

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