Multiple-choice questions don't belong in college. They're often ineffective as a teaching tool, they're easy for students to cheat, and they can exacerbate test anxiety.

Is multiple choice effective?

Multiple choice test questions, also known as items, can be an effective and efficient way to assess learning outcomes. ... Multiple choice test items are less susceptible to guessing than true/false questions, making them a more reliable means of assessment.

Is multiple choice easier?

"Multiple-choice items can be easier than open-ended questions asking the same thing. This is because it is harder to recall an answer than to recognize it." The level of difficulty of multiple-choice questions may vary greatly, of course.