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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Curriculum", the author describes the last class of somebody's life. Whose life?
(a) The life of his old uncle.
(b) The life of another student.
(c) The life of his brother.
(d) The life of his old professor.

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

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

5. In which state is the narrator's university located?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) New York.

6. 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) Peace.
(d) Emotions.

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

8. Mitch decided to go back to school. What did he earn a graduate degree in?
(a) Law.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Music.

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

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

11. 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 salsa.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The merengue.

12. 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 helped Morrie move from the wheelchair to his recliner.
(c) He read a story from the newspaper.
(d) He helped Morrie wipe his backside.

13. What is the name of the paper produced from the one last class in "The Curriculum"?
(a) Tuesdays With Morrie.
(b) Tuesdays with Schwartz.
(c) The Last Class.
(d) My Old Professor.

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

15. On that first visit, why did Mitch stay in his car instead of jumping out and greeting his mentor?
(a) He felt unprepared for the reunion.
(b) He felt sick.
(c) He had more important things to do.
(d) He was too shy to get out of the car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mitch buy with all the money he earns after graduating the second time?

2. On the second Tuesday meeting, Mitch had a flashback to his junior year in college, when Morrie performed an experiment with the students. What did the professor want each student to do?

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

4. In "Taking Attendance", Mitch flew to London for his job. What did he cover while he's there?

5. Morrie continued receiving mail after his appearance on Nightline. How did he sign all the responding letters?

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