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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Tuesday We Talk About the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the first Tuesday, Morrie made a promise to Mitch, a promise he had made many times before. Which promise did Morrie make?
(a) That some day, he would get Mitch to cry.
(b) That some day, he would get Mitch to give him a kiss.
(c) That some day, he would get Mitch to wipe his backside.
(d) That some day, he would get Mitch to bring less food.

2. Why was Mitch unaware of Schwartz's illness?
(a) Because he never got in touch with him.
(b) Because he was sick himself.
(c) Because Schwartz did not have an illness.
(d) Because he didn't care.

3. A highlight of Morrie's life was the night a certain genre of music is played. Which music genre was played that night?
(a) The merengue.
(b) The waltz.
(c) The salsa.
(d) The tango.

4. What did Mitch hope to make a career as?
(a) As a professor.
(b) As a musician.
(c) As a writer.
(d) As a dancer.

5. From which university did Mitch graduate the second time?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) Yale University?
(c) Brandeis University.
(d) Columbia University.

Short Answer Questions

1. Material things were very important to Mitch in "The Classroom" chapter. What was he handcuffed to?

2. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?

3. On which night of the week did Morrie perform his favorite hobby?

4. What did Mitch promise his wife?

5. In the last year of his life, Morrie threw himself a "living funeral". Why?

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