1. Mitch has a younger brother who got sick. What kind of disease did his brother have?
(a) Lou Gehrig's disease.
(b) Alzheimers disease.
(c) Aids.
(d) Cancer.

2. What did Mitch bring for Morrie on this first Tuesday?
(a) Food.
(b) Drinks.
(c) A wheelchair.
(d) A book.

3. When Mitch returned to Morrie's house on the fourth Tuesday, which item had been added to Morrie's collection of medical equipment?
(a) An electric wheelchair.
(b) An oxygen machine.
(c) A scale.
(d) A portable toilet.

4. When Mitch visited his mentor for the first time since college, where was Morrie waiting for him?
(a) In the study.
(b) By the front door.
(c) In the driveway.
(d) In the kitchen.

5. In "The Curriculum", the author talks about one last class. What do you have to do in this "special" class to receive extra credit?
(a) Wave to the professor.
(b) Finish the assignments on time.
(c) Score high grades.
(d) Kiss the professor goodbye.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mitch was young and he had lots of conversations with Morrie, Morrie acted as a certain family member towards Mitch. What kind of family member?

2. On this fifth Tuesday, what did Morrie say is the foundation of everything?

3. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?

4. What did Eva give to Morrie and his brother?

5. What is the profession of Stephen Hawking?

(see the answer key)

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