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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 last year of his life, Morrie threw himself a "living funeral". Why?
(a) To enjoy drinking and eating with friends.
(b) To make sure his friends and family knew his love for them.
(c) To say goodbye to everybody.
(d) To dance one more time.

2. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?
(a) Lou Gehrig's disease.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Alzheimers.
(d) Lou Smith's disease.

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

4. What did Mitch bring for Morrie on this first Tuesday?
(a) Food.
(b) A wheelchair.
(c) Drinks.
(d) A book.

5. Why did it bother Morrie that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind?
(a) Because it smells.
(b) He saw it as a sign of weakness.
(c) Because it made him feel sick.
(d) He saw it as the ultimate sign of dependency.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Morrie's favorite hobby?

2. Morrie and Mitch agreed to see each other every week. What did they talk about the first Tuesday?

3. How did Morrie think he would eventually die?

4. Which city did Mitch move to after his graduation?

5. In "The Orientation", Mitch gave Morrie a nickname. What is Morrie's nickname?

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