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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. In the summer of which year did Morrie learn he is dying?
(a) 1995.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1994.
(d) 1996.

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

3. Mitch decided to go back to school. What did he earn a graduate degree in?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Law.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Music.

4. What did Morrie do when he could't go to the bathroom by himself anymore?
(a) He wore special underwear in which he can urinate.
(b) He asked his visitors if they mind helping him.
(c) He started sleeping in the bathroom.
(d) He didn't go anymore.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. The phone rang a lot during Mitch and Morrie's first visit. Why did Morrie have his nurse take all the messages?

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