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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) That some day, he would get Mitch to bring less food.
(b) That some day, he would get Mitch to wipe his backside.
(c) That some day, he would get Mitch to cry.
(d) That some day, he would get Mitch to give him a kiss.

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

3. Morrie's disease is named after Lou Gehrig. Where did Lou Gehrig say goodbye to all his fans?
(a) On a podium.
(b) In a church.
(c) On a tennis court.
(d) In a stadium.

4. 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 didn't like the name Mitchell.
(c) Because he already knew somebody called Mitchell.
(d) Because he hoped to be Mitch's friend one day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which state is the narrator's university located?

2. How did Mitch feel about the affection his mentor showed for him during the initial reunion?

3. Is Mitch successful with his dream career?

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

5. What is the name of the journalist who interviewed Morrie on Nightline?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Morrie come to being interviewed by Ted Koppel in the TV show Nightline?

2. What happened when Morrie threw himself a "living funeral"?

3. Why did Mitch stop bringing his cellular phone along on his trips to visit Morrie?

4. What were Morrie's suspicions about his disease?

5. Why did Morrie say that Mitch needs someone to push him to examine his life now, before it's too late for regrets?

6. Mitch was surprised in his first Tuesday meeting with Morrie to find out Morrie was still following the news. What did Morrie feel after watching the news?

7. When Mitch drove his rental car down Morrie's street for the first time, he did a few things at the same time. What was he doing?

8. How did Morrie begin the conversation about death on the fourth Tuesday?

9. When Mitch flashes back to his college days, he thinks about the times he and Morrie had lunch together. What did Morrie do when he and Mitch had lunch together?

10. What did Mitch do after his college graduation ceremony?

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