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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. In the tenth Tuesday meeting, what did Morrie compare marriage to?

2. When Ted Koppel asked Morrie about his previous comments about someone having to wipe his backside for him, what did he get instead of humor?

3. What did Morrie answer when Mitch asked him if he could live his life over, would he would have children again?

4. Who gathered at Morrie's bedside the days before he died?

5. On the thirteenth Tuesday, Morrie told Mitch about an amazing feeling he had had the night before. What was the amazing feeling?

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. One of Morrie's first jobs was at a mental institution outside of Washington D.C. What did he do there?

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. On the tenth Tuesday, Janine joined Mitch on his visit to Morrie. Janine sang a song for Morrie. How did Morrie react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the fall of 1994, Morrie Schwartz taught his last course at Brandeis. What was special about that class? What did Morrie mean by the statement that he would understand if anyone wanted to drop the course? Please expand upon the theme represented by this final class, and the effect Morrie's statement about dropping the class had on students.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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