| Most people experience multiple choice tests to be more easy than open questions. Psychologically this can be explained by memory processes of generating and recognizing. Open questions initiate a searching process for generating different possible answers first. In a second step the correct answer is recognized and selected. For multiple choice only the second step is necessary, the recognizing.
When beginning a new lesson, you shouldn't overtax yourself with generating translations. After you perfectly learned the lesson you'll gain nothing by boring yourself with recognizing. How to pursue an effective learning strategy:
Generating and recognizing is only one of many possible mnemonics. It seems to be particularly used by beginners, while increasing practice will reduce searching processes. ___________See Also 
Using games for a learning strategy
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