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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Morrie have to break the tragic news of his mother's death?
(a) Because he is the oldest kid.
(b) Because his father was stupid.
(c) Because his father could't read.
(d) Because he was very smart for his age.

2. 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 Globe.
(b) The Washington Times.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Boston Times.

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

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

5. 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) Halfway through the class.
(c) At the end of the class.
(d) Never.

6. When Mitch was Morrie's student, Morrie decided to call him Mitch instead of Mitchell. Why?
(a) Because Mitch told him that's what he prefers to be called.
(b) Because he already knew somebody called Mitchell.
(c) Because he hoped to be Mitch's friend one day.
(d) Because he didn't like the name Mitchell.

7. What is the name of Mitch's wife?
(a) Janine.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Christine.
(d) Joanne.

8. Morrie continued receiving mail after his appearance on Nightline. How did he sign all the responding letters?
(a) "Thank you."
(b) "Thank you, Morrie."
(c) "Thanks a lot, Morrie."
(d) "Sincerely, Morrie."

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

10. 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 started crying.
(c) Morrie first interviewed the journalist of Nightline himself.
(d) Morrie watched an episode of Nightline.

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

12. On this first Tuesday, Mitch and Morrie started a familiar routine which occurred during all the following visits. What was their routine?
(a) Morrie asked questions and gave insights after receiving the answers.
(b) They shook hands and give hugs.
(c) Mitch interviewed Morrie.
(d) They talked about work.

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

14. What did Mitch continue to rack up with his job?
(a) Professional accomplishments.
(b) A lot of fun.
(c) Another wife.
(d) Real happiness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?

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

3. What is the name of the paper produced from the one last class in "The Curriculum"?

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

5. From which university did Mitch graduate the second time?

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