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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Join the Peace Corps and climb mountains in Tibet.
(b) Become famous and get rich.
(c) Sail around the world and own a race car.
(d) Join the Red Cross and run a marathon.

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

3. What did Mitch bring for Morrie on this first Tuesday?
(a) A wheelchair.
(b) Food.
(c) A book.
(d) Drinks.

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

5. What were the rumors about the strike that cost Mitch his job?
(a) That it would stop soon.
(b) That it could go on for years.
(c) That it could go on for months.
(d) That it would become violent.

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

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

8. 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) Never.
(b) At the end of the class.
(c) Halfway through the class.
(d) Before the class.

9. What did Morrie and an old friend who was deaf plan to do when Morrie could't speak anymore?
(a) Sit together and hold hands.
(b) Not see each other anymore.
(c) Do nothing.
(d) Stare at each other and be unable to communicate.

10. What were some of the topics Mitch put in his list of questions for Morrie?
(a) Happiness and good fortune.
(b) Freedom, war and politics.
(c) Wealth and possession.
(d) Death, fear and aging.

11. Morrie told Ted Koppel that there was something you don't need between good, loving friends. What is not needed to feel the love between one and another?
(a) Music.
(b) Food.
(c) Hugs.
(d) Words.

12. On the fourth Tuesday, Mitch touched Morrie's face while doing something. What did he do for Morrie that required this touch?
(a) He gave Morrie food.
(b) He took Morrie to the bathroom.
(c) He stroked Morrie over his head.
(d) He adjusted Morrie's glasses.

13. The phone rang a lot during Mitch and Morrie's first visit. Why did Morrie have his nurse take all the messages?
(a) He didn't want people calling him.
(b) He was too sick to pick up the phone himself.
(c) He was too lazy to pick up the phone himself.
(d) He didn't want his time with Mitch being interrupted.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Morrie felt somewhat lucky about the slow progression of his disease. Why?

2. From which university did the narrator graduate?

3. What is the name of the narrator's favorite university professor?

4. How many years had Morrie and his almost-deaf friend been friends?

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

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