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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. Which of Mitch's family members died of cancer?

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

3. On that first visit, why did Mitch stay in his car instead of jumping out and greeting his mentor?

4. Why was the ability to speak and to use his hands important to Morrie?

5. How many years had Morrie and his almost-deaf friend been friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the rewards of Mitch's professional success?

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

3. What did Morrie answer when Mitch asked him if he felts sorry for himself?

4. What was Mitch's reaction to his uncle's death?

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

6. 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?

7. Provide a few of Mitch's professional accomplishments.

8. In the second interview with Ted Koppel on Nightline, Morrie said he gives to people. How did Morrie give to people?

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

10. Why did Morrie not mind that Mitch recorded their conversations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Mitch was a student and Morrie was his teacher, they were very close to each other. How can you tell their relationship was close? What did they do together? How can you describe their relationship? How did their relationship develop over the course of the book?

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