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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mitch find out about the TV interview with his mentor?
(a) His mentor called him.
(b) Somebody told him about the interview.
(c) He read about it in the TV guide.
(d) He was flipping through the TV channels.

2. 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?
(a) Being sick.
(b) Living unhappily.
(c) Living with no money.
(d) Not finding a job.

3. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?
(a) He might get sick.
(b) He might retire.
(c) He might get sick of it.
(d) He might die.

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

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

6. In the last year of his life, Morrie threw himself a "living funeral". Why?
(a) To enjoy drinking and eating with friends.
(b) To make sure his friends and family knew his love for them.
(c) To dance one more time.
(d) To say goodbye to everybody.

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

8. What did Mitch buy with all the money he earns after graduating the second time?
(a) New computers.
(b) Fast cars and big houses.
(c) A sailboat.
(d) Big screen TVs.

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

10. When Morrie's disease progressed, he had to give up a lot. What was one thing he was still able to do?
(a) Dress himself.
(b) Drive.
(c) Dance.
(d) Swim.

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

12. 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) Halfway through the class.
(c) At the end of the class.
(d) Before the class.

13. 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) Hugs.
(b) Music.
(c) Words.
(d) Food.

14. How did Mitch feel after he returned from London?
(a) Happy about finally changing jobs.
(b) Confused and depressed.
(c) He wants to die.
(d) Sad and lonely.

15. Why was Mitch unaware of Schwartz's illness?
(a) Because he was sick himself.
(b) Because he never got in touch with him.
(c) Because Schwartz did not have an illness.
(d) Because he didn't care.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What was Morrie's favorite hobby?

3. What was Mitch's new job after finishing school again?

4. Material things were very important to Mitch in "The Classroom" chapter. What was he handcuffed to?

5. What were some of the topics Mitch put in his list of questions for Morrie?

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