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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. When Morrie taught his last college course, he announced to his students that he may not be able to finish the course. Why?
(a) He might die.
(b) He might get sick of it.
(c) He might retire.
(d) He might get sick.

2. What is the name of Morrie's wife?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Christel.

3. In "The Orientation", Mitch gave Morrie a nickname. What is Morrie's nickname?
(a) Peer.
(b) Coach.
(c) Boss.
(d) Mentor.

4. Is Mitch successful with his dream career?
(a) Most of the time.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Sometimes.

5. When Morrie's disease progressed, he had to give up a lot. What was one thing he was still able to do?
(a) Dance.
(b) Dress himself.
(c) Swim.
(d) Drive.

Short Answer Questions

1. On that first visit, why did Mitch stay in his car instead of jumping out and greeting his mentor?

2. Mitch had changed a lot from the person he wanted to be when he was young. What were some of the things he wanted to do back then?

3. Which of Mitch's family members died of cancer?

4. From which university did Mitch graduate the second time?

5. When Mitch was younger, he had a lot of conversations with Morrie. During one of those conversations, Morrie told him that people are pulled in two directions: what they know versus what they feel and what they need versus what they want. What did Morrie answer when Mitch asked him which side wins?

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