READING NOVEL TEST
Part A: Multiple Choice
1. Why does Mitch feel guilty about his brother, Peter?
A. He wasn’t there for him when he was dying.
B. Peter had cancer, but Mitch thought he should’ve been the one to get cancer.
C. Mitch was jealous of Peter.
D. Mitch stole something from him before he died.
2. Why does Morrie feel it is important to accept our death early in life?
A. So we can appreciate life and our loved ones
B. So we can live life to the fullest
C. It will minimize having regrets in life
D. All of the above
3. During Mitch’s first visit with Morrie, What does he realize about his own life?
A. He’s too caught up in work and making money.
B. Morrie wasn’t a good influence on him.
C. He is enjoying life and doesn’t like to work.
D. He shouldn’t concern himself on everything
4. What does Morrie mean by the quote, “love each other or die”?
A. In life it helps if you love someone.
B. Morrie would be dead with his wife.
C. If we do not have love, we have nothing
D. Love isn’t important.
5. What does the pink hibiscus plant symbolize?
A. The natural human life cycle
B. Morrie’s disease
C. Mitch’s life
D. Eva’s death
6. What does Morrie tell Mitch it is OK to do?
A. Cry
B. Eat dinner without him
C. Leave early
D. Stay late
7. Why did it bother Morrie that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind?
A. Because it made him sick
B. He saw it as a sign of weakness
C. He saw it as the ultimate sign of dependency
D. Because it smells
8. In “Tuesdays with Morrie”, who was Morrie’s first interview with?
A. Katie Couric
B. Barabara Walters
C. Ted Koppel
D. Hugh Downs
9. In “Tuesdays with Morrie,” what did Mitch think he would die of?
A. Cancer
B. Loneliness
C. ALS
D. Heart disease
10. What condition did Morrie have?
A. Cancer
B. Heart disease
C. ALS
D. A stroke
11. How did Morrie entertain visitors?
A. By sitting outside
B. Leading