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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. What is the reason Morrie's health began deteriorating?
(a) An accident.
(b) An injury.
(c) A disease.
(d) Old age.

2. How did Morrie think he would eventually die?
(a) He would drown.
(b) He would have a heart attack.
(c) He would suffocate.
(d) He would get killed.

3. Because it was inevitable, Morrie planed to deal with the fact that somebody would have to wipe his backside in the future. How did he plan to deal with this?
(a) He would pretend to be an animal.
(b) He would pretend he didnn't feel it.
(c) He would pretend to be a baby again.
(d) He would die before this had to happen.

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

5. Morrie and Mitch agreed to see each other every week. What did they talk about the first Tuesday?
(a) The World.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Peace.
(d) Feeling sorry for yourself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Mitch continue to rack up with his job?

3. What did Mitch hope to make a career as?

4. On this first Tuesday, Mitch and Morrie started a familiar routine which occurred during all the following visits. What was their routine?

5. Is Mitch successful with his dream career?

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