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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. On this eleventh Tuesday, Morrie and Mitch did something else while they talk. What did they do?

2. When did Morrie stop breathing?

3. What did Morrie want his tombstone to read?

4. Morrie always embraced aging, because it also means something else. What did Morrie compare aging with?

5. Morrie believed in reincarnation. How did he want to come back?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who belongs to Mitch's family?

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

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

4. What did Morrie tell Mitch about family on the fifth Tuesday?

5. According to Morrie, who was responsible for the brainwashing taking place all over the country and what is the result?

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

7. In the chapter "The Sixth Tuesday", one of Morrie's coughing spells is described in detail. What happened and how did Mitch react?

8. Morrie's wife Charlotte called Mitch the Monday before the fourteenth Tuesday. Why?

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

10. Why was Morrie initially embarrassed when he couldn't wipe his own behind anymore? What did he do next?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Morrie talked about how he wanted to die and how he definitely didn't want to die. Explain Morrie's thoughts about his own death. Describe what he wanted to happen with his body and grave site. What did he want Mitch to do after he's dead, and why?

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

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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