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Tuesdays with Morrie | Quiz

Mitch Albom
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Tuesdays with Morrie | Quiz

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1)

Why did it bother Morrie that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind? (from The First Tuesday We Talk About the World)

He saw it as a sign of weakness.
Because it made him feel sick.
Because it smells.
He saw it as the ultimate sign of dependency.
2)

When did Morrie stop breathing? (from Graduation)

When his friends were around him.
The first time that he was completely alone since falling into the coma.
When his family was around him.
When Morrie was standing next to his bed.
3)

What did Morrie and Mitch talk about the third Tuesday? (from The Third Tuesday We Talk About Regrets)

Regrets.
Sorrow.
Time.
The world.
4)

After reading about horrific crimes and intolerable cruelty in the newspaper, Mitch showed a kind gesture towards Morrie. What did he do? (from The Second Tuesday We Talk About Feeling Sorry for Yourself)

He helped Morrie wipe his backside.
He did the dishes.
He read a story from the newspaper.
He helped Morrie move from the wheelchair to his recliner.
5)

Morrie told Ted Koppel that there was something you don't need between good, loving friends. What is not needed to feel the love between one and another? (from The Audiovisual, Part 2)

Food.
Hugs.
Words.
Music.
6)

On this fifth Tuesday, what did Morrie say is the foundation of everything? (from The Fifth Tuesday We Talk About Family)

Money.
Family.
Friends.
Health.
7)

Who gathered at Morrie's bedside the days before he died? (from Graduation)

His friends.
Mitch.
His colleagues.
His family.
8)

What did Mitch's brother send him a few days after their conversation? (from The Conclusion)

A letter.
An email.
A fax.
A voice message.
9)

Morrie's disease is named after Lou Gehrig. Where did Lou Gehrig say goodbye to all his fans? (from The Fourth Tuesday We Talk About Death)

In a church.
On a tennis court.
On a podium.
In a stadium.
10)

On the third Tuesday, Mitch brought an item with him to help him remember Morrie forever. What did he bring? (from The Third Tuesday We Talk About Regrets)

A camera.
An MP3 player.
A tape recorder.
A note pad.
11)

In the tenth Tuesday meeting, what did Morrie compare marriage to? (from The Tenth Tuesday We Talk About Marriage)

A disease.
An accomplishment.
A drug.
A test.
12)

Morrie's nights were getting difficult by the sixth tuesday visit. He was awake a lot. Why? (from The Sixth Tuesday We Talk About Emotions)

Because he was coughing a lot.
Because he had to go to the bathroom a lot.
Because he was sneezing a lot.
Because he wanted to talk to his wife.
13)

What did Morrie and an old friend who was deaf plan to do when Morrie could't speak anymore? (from The Audiovisual, Part 2)

Do nothing.
Sit together and hold hands.
Stare at each other and be unable to communicate.
Not see each other anymore.
14)

What did Morrie say he would do when he's dead and Mitch talked to him at his grave site? (from The Twelfth Tuesday We Talk About Forgiveness)

Listen.
Nothing.
Understand.
Laugh.
15)

After his selfless act towards Morrie in their second meeting, Mitch had an important realization. What did Mitch realize? (from The Second Tuesday We Talk About Feeling Sorry for Yourself)

That Morrie had to go to the bathroom.
That Morrie was hungry.
That he had to leave.
That time was running out.
16)

What did Morrie want his tombstone to read? (from The Ninth Tuesday We Talk About How Love Goes On)

"A teacher to the last."
"Death by disease."
"Alive until the end."
"The best teacher ever."
17)

What did Mitch initially feel when Morrie confessed that if he'd had another son, he would have wanted Mitch to be him? (from The Twelfth Tuesday We Talk About Forgiveness)

Fear.
Love.
Happiness.
Sadness.
18)

When Mitch asked Morrie why so many people always wish they were young again, what did Morrie answer? (from The Seventh Tuesday We Talk About the Fear of Aging)

That it's because they are afraid to grow old.
That it's a lack of intelligence.
That it's a sign of an unfulfilled life.
That it's a sign of being immature.
19)

Why did Mitch still bring food for Morrie on the fourteenth Tuesday? (from The Fourteenth Tuesday We Say Goodbye)

Because Mitch liked eating with Morrie.
Because it was a tradition.
Because Morrie liked eating.
Because the fridge was empty.
20)

In the last chapter, Mitch finally reached his brother. What was one of the things Mitch told him? (from The Conclusion)

That he should come back home.
That he loves him and doesn't want to lose him.
That he needed to talk to him.
That he hopes he gets well soon.
21)

Morrie continued receiving mail after his appearance on Nightline. How did he sign all the responding letters? (from The Fourth Tuesday We Talk About Death)

"Thanks a lot, Morrie."
"Sincerely, Morrie."
"Thank you."
"Thank you, Morrie."
22)

Why did Morrie still want to hear about other people's problems, even though he was dying? (from The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money)

Because that's what made him feel alive.
Because he wanted to solve all the problems in the world.
Because that was what made him feel intelligent.
Because he liked to hear about other people's problems.
23)

On the sixth Tuesday, Mitch discovered that Morrie's fridge is full of food that he brought for his professor. Why did Morrie not eat the food Mitch brought? (from The Sixth Tuesday We Talk About Emotions)

Because he wanted to hurt Mitch's feelings.
Because he wasn't hungry.
Because he could not chew his food anymore.
Because he didn't like the food Mitch brought.
24)

When Morrie was a child, his father would take his evening paper outside and read it. Where would he sit when he read his evening paper? (from The Ninth Tuesday We Talk About How Love Goes On)

In the grass.
On a tree trunk.
On a bench.
In his car.
25)

How long did Morrie feel sorry about himself each morning? (from The Second Tuesday We Talk About Feeling Sorry for Yourself)

A few minutes.
Never.
An hour.
Two hours.
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