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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 started sleeping in the bathroom.
(c) He asked his visitors if they mind helping him.
(d) He didn't go anymore.

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

4. In "The Curriculum", the author talks about one last class. What do you have to do in this "special" class to receive extra credit?
(a) Score high grades.
(b) Finish the assignments on time.
(c) Wave to the professor.
(d) Kiss the professor goodbye.

5. 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 his brother.
(c) The life of his old professor.
(d) The life of another student.

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

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

8. What did Mitch promise his wife?
(a) That they will move to another city.
(b) That they will get a dog.
(c) That they will start a family.
(d) That they will become rich.

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

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

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

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 talked about work.
(c) They shook hands and give hugs.
(d) Mitch interviewed Morrie.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first Tuesday, Morrie made a promise to Mitch, a promise he had made many times before. Which promise did Morrie make?

2. While Mitch was in London, something changed inside him, because of his conversation with Morrie. What was he realizing?

3. Not too long after his mother's death, a new and important person appeared in Morrie's life. Who is this person?

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

5. What did Morrie and an old friend who was deaf plan to do when Morrie could't speak anymore?

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