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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. When he was younger, Mitch always had two desires when it came to Morrie. One was to hug him. What was the other desire?

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

3. After his experience with the newspaper, Morrie appeared on a TV-show called Nightline. That interview began unusually. What happened?

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

5. How old was Morrie when his mother died?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Curriculum", Mitch describes his former professor's last class. What happened in that class?

2. Morrie devoted all his time to the things and people he loved, but what was Mitch doing while in London?

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

4. When Mitch's college graduation ceremony was over, what did Mitch wonder after he gave his gift to Morrie?

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. What happened during Morrie's childhood?

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point in the book, Mitch says he wants to remember Morrie's voice. How did he make that happen, and why is it so important to him?

Essay Topic 2

One Tuesday, Mitch read a newspaper while Morrie used the bathroom. What did Mitch read about? Describe his reaction afterward. What does this little episode tell you?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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