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- 1. Multiple Choice
Mitch attended which of the following Universities of higher education?
Brandeis
Boston College
Yale College
- 2. Multiple Choice
Morrie shows Mitch a little thing called "the lung test". What is the purpose of the "lung test"?
It determines how loud a person can yell.
It is a trick Morrie has devised that will help a person be able to hold his/her breath longer.
This test shows the lung capactity that someone has left. For Morrie, it signifies that his lungs are getting weaker.
- 3. Multiple Choice
To what does Mitch compare the concept of the "tension of opposites"?
a boxing match
a wrestling match
a tennis match
- 4. Multiple Choice
How is Mitch able to get the time off to go and see Morrie on Tuesdays?
He tells his boss that he has something important to do, so he has to leave.
He explains that he has a family emergency that requires his attention.
There is a strike and with the paper shut down, Mitch doesn't have as many obligations.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is or was one of Morrie's favorite hobbies?
Morrie loves to dance.
Morries loves to write.
Morrie loves to watch sports.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does Morrie imply that he has decided to make death his "final project"?
He wants to show that even though he is dying, he is not useless.
He want to do something, for once, that will benefit his fellow man.
He feels bored and listless. He comes up with this idea to combat boredom.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why does Morrie insist on having a "living funeral"?
He wants to spend another day with his closest friends and family.
He wants to say nice things to all of those he cares about greatly.
He wants to hear all of the nice things that other people say about him. He believes that we shouldn't wait until people die to say those kind words.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Originally, Mitch aspired to be
A news broadcaster
A sociology professor
A pianist
- 9. Multiple Choice
Mitch is surprised to see his old professor, Morrie, on television because
He'd jsut been thinking about his college days.
He'd recently received a letter in the mail from his University Alumni Association.
He had not thought about Morrie in awhile, and he was shocked to see that this man was sick.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does Morrie say is the Ultimate Sign of Dependence?
Morrie believes that having someone else wipe your bottom is the ultimate sign of dependence.
Morrie thinks that having soemone else write for him is the ultimate sign of dependence.
Morrie believes that the ultimate sign of dependence is agreeing to let someone else into your hear be sharing your thoughts, feelings, and fears.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why does Mitch feel like he has to bring Morrie food when he comes to visit?
He feels like he wants to help out around the house.
He wants to feel like he is bringing something to Morrie.
He want to help out Charlotte in some way.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How does Morrie feel about self-pity?
He says that it is a sign of weakness.
He encourages Mitch to feel pitiful from time to time. He says it is an important component in the grieving process.
He says that he feels self-pity often, but that it is important to detach from the emotion and let it go, after you have experienced it fully.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Mitch makes a list of topics for Morrie to discuss. Which is NOT one from Mitch's list?
Greed
Aging
Sickness
- 14. Multiple Choice
When Morrie's mother died, he had to read the telegram to his father because his dad never learned to read English
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
Morrie's stepmother, Eva, did wonderful things for Morrie. It was she who instilled in him a love of education.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Mitch jokingly says, "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live." Morrie does not laugh at this, because he would rather just be able to live.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
Mitch and his brother speak to one another often ... at least three times a week.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
For his final interview with Ted Koppel, Morrie advises the viewers to live their lives to the fullest and take risks whenever they can.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
Morrie comforts Mitch by telling him that "death ends a life, not a relationship."
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
It is important to Morrie to see Mitch cry because he knows, finally, that he has "gotten to him".
True
False
- 21. Multiple Choice
It is important to Morrie to see Mitch cry because he knows, finally, that he has "gotten to him".
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a topic they planned to discuss?
Learning
Pity
Greed
Mistakes
- 23. Multiple Choice
What makes Morrie the happiest?
Him being on TV
His relationships with people
His memories
His career
- 24. Multiple Choice
Where did Morrie's father come to America come from?
Canada
A few towns over
The Russian army
France
- 25. Multiple Choice
What did Morrie's brother get?
Chicken Pox
Yellow Fever
A trophy
Polio
- 26. Multiple Choice
Where did Morrie's father want him to work when he was a teenager?
A factory
The family business
The newspaper
No where
- 27. Multiple Choice
One of the good and compassionate nurses of Morrie.
Connie
Charlotte Schwartz
David
Peter
- 28. Multiple Choice
Morrie's wife who collects the food bought by Mitch on Tuesdays.
Connie
Charlotte Schwartz
David
Peter
- 29. Multiple Choice
TRUE OR FALSE: After graduation, Mitch maintained his connection with Morrie.
TRUE
FALSE
- 30. Multiple Choice
Mitch reconnected with Morrie when he saw him on ______________.
Tiger Talk
Nightline
CNN
Fox News
- 31. Multiple Choice
Morrie called Ted Koppel a _______________.
Alturism
strange guy
Narcissist
a thoughtful person
- 32. Multiple Choice
Mitch had a nickname for Morrie. What was it?
Coach
Mentor
Dad
Son
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Morrie afraid of?DyingLosing his independenceLeaving MitchTalking to other people
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mitch's job?College professorSports reporterBuisnessmanLawyer
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the person who interviews Morrie?Ted KoppelTed MosbyTom HanksTim Albom
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