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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After his graduation ceremony, who did the narrator introduces his favorite professor to?
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?
3. Because it was inevitable, Morrie planed to deal with the fact that somebody would have to wipe his backside in the future. How did he plan to deal with this?
4. Why did Nightline and Ted Koppel return to interview Morrie?
5. What did Mitch buy with all the money he earns after graduating the second time?
Short Essay Questions
1. Morrie devoted all his time to the things and people he loved, but what was Mitch doing while in London?
2. 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?
3. When he was a student, what was Mitch's first thought when he walked into Morrie's classroom for the first time?
4. Morrie told Mitch that if he accepted he could die any day, he would probably do some things differently. What did Morrie think Mitch would do differently?
5. In the second interview with Ted Koppel on Nightline, Morrie said he gives to people. How did Morrie give to people?
6. What were Morrie's suspicions about his disease?
7. What was absent during the old professor's last class?
8. Why did Mitch bring food for Morrie during their first visits?
9. What was Mitch's reaction to his uncle's death?
10. How did Morrie come to being interviewed by Ted Koppel in the TV show Nightline?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At one point in the book, Morrie asked Mitch whether he is okay with men crying. Mitch said that he is, but Morrie knew he was lying. There is a big contrast in personalities between the two men, especially when it comes to emotions. Discuss these differences.
Essay Topic 2
In a couple of chapters, you read about Morrie's life. Talk about his childhood with the two most important events and how it influenced him for the rest of his life. Describe Morrie's professional life and how it influenced his students.
Essay Topic 3
Mitch's priorities changed over the progress of the book. Describe the personal changes Mitch underwent through his time with Morrie. Please provide specific examples from the text.
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