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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. According to Morrie, what is the biggest defect humans being have?

2. Morrie began teaching at Brandeis in the late 1950's. There, the sociology department was heavily involved in which movement?

3. Mitch asked what Morrie would do if he was granted one more perfectly healthy day. What would Morrie have done?

4. What did Morrie want to happen to his body when he died?

5. Why did so many students from Brandeis visit Morrie during his final days?

Short Essay Questions

1. On the twelfth Tuesday, Morrie talked about a good friend whom he never forgave and regretted it. What happened back then?

2. Morrie and Charlotte had discussed Morrie's cremation with the rabbi at the university who would preside over Morrie's memorial service. At one point the rabbi was shocked. Why?

3. How did Mitch realize the funeral was happening on a Tuesday?

4. When the OJ Simpson verdict was showing on television, what was everybody doing?

5. Why did Morrie stop eating the food that Mitch brought?

6. What did Morrie's family do when he lapsed into a coma?

7. What did Morrie reply when Mitch asked him whether he was ever afraid of growing old?

8. What do people need to forgive themselves for, according to Morrie?

9. What was the bleak truth about Morrie not being able to wipe his own behind anymore by the time of the third Nightline interview?

10. Who belongs to Mitch's family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Tuesdays with Morrie", Mitch and Morrie frequently talked about their families. Compare and contrast Morrie and Mitch's thoughts about family. Who are Mitch's family members and what is his (changing) relationship with them? Who are Morrie's family members and what is his relationship with them?

Essay Topic 2

Which individual in Tuesdays with Morrie did you connect with the most? Why? Compare and contrast yourself with this individual.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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