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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the media make people believe, according to Morrie?
(a) That more is stupid.
(b) That more is sad.
(c) That more is good.
(d) That more is bad.

2. Mitch didn't like to deal with his feelings. How did he avoid dealing with his feelings?
(a) He went for a ride in his car.
(b) He visited Morrie.
(c) He hid behind his work.
(d) He talked about other things.

3. Morrie began teaching at Brandeis in the late 1950's. There, the sociology department was heavily involved in which movement?
(a) The friendship movement.
(b) The antiwar movement.
(c) The antipolitics movement.
(d) The communist movement.

4. What is the reason, according to Morrie, that people always want something new?
(a) Because they are hungry for burgers.
(b) Because they don't want to look poor.
(c) Because they don't like to buy used things.
(d) Because they are hungry for love.

5. When Morrie's body continued to weaken, he started writing notes about his philosophy of dying. These notes turned into an article and an interview. Which newspaper published this article and interview?
(a) The Washington Times.
(b) The Boston Globe.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Boston Times.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On this fifth Tuesday, what did Morrie say is the foundation of everything?

3. Where did Morrie and his younger brother, David, go right after their mother died?

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

5. What did Morrie dread most about the sure progression of his disease?

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