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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. What did Morrie do when he could't go to the bathroom by himself anymore?
2. What were the rumors about the strike that cost Mitch his job?
3. How long did Morrie feel sorry about himself each morning?
4. From which university did Mitch graduate the second time?
5. A highlight of Morrie's life was the night a certain genre of music is played. Which music genre was played that night?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened when Morrie threw himself a "living funeral"?
2. What were Morrie's suspicions about his disease?
3. During this second interview on Nightline, Morrie talked about a letter he received from a woman who taught a class to children who have lost a parent. What did Morrie do next?
4. What was Mitch's reaction to his uncle's death?
5. What were the rewards of Mitch's professional success?
6. Instead of joining the Peace Corps or climbing mountains in Tibet, what did Mitch do with his life?
7. In the second interview with Ted Koppel on Nightline, Morrie said he gives to people. How did Morrie give to people?
8. What did Morrie answer when Mitch asked him if he felts sorry for himself?
9. What did Mitch do after his college graduation ceremony?
10. Why did Morrie say that Mitch needs someone to push him to examine his life now, before it's too late for regrets?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mitch was surprised by the fact that Morrie still watched the news while he was sick. How did Morrie feel when and after he watched the news? Why did he watch the news, and why was Mitch surprised by that? Explain Morrie's thoughts and emotions.
Essay Topic 2
Now that you've finished "Tuesdays with Morrie", the book probably made an impression on you. Discuss your thoughts about the book and about the way it is written.
Essay Topic 3
Which individual in Tuesdays with Morrie did you connect with the most? Why? Compare and contrast yourself with this individual.
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