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Tuesdays with Morrie
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What is the catalyst for Mitch's surrender to the corporate world?
his favorite uncle's death
marriage
his daughter's birth
his father's death
2
Mitch describes Morrie as “a religious mutt”; What religion was Morrie born into?
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Catholic
3
What is next to the location Morrie has chosen for his burial site?
the ocean
a maple tree
a library
a pond
4
What was Morrie Schwartz a professor of?
psychology
mathematics
sociology
history
5
Morrie confesses that he distanced himself from his friend Norman after Norman failed to offer support when ___.
Morrie lost his job
Morrie's son was born
Morrie's wife has surgery
Morrie's mother died
6
What type of cancer does Mitch reveal that his older brother is dying from?
prostate
pancreatic
colon
bone
7
What did Mitch do to look older in college?
drank alcohol and did drugs
took a part-time job
dated older women
acted tough
8
When Mitch reunites with Morrie for the first time, how long has it been since they last saw each other?
12 years
10 years
16 years
15 years
9
What spurs Mitch to reconnect with Morrie after 16 years?
a television interview with Morrie on TV
letter from Brandeis University
Morrie's wife phones Mitch
a magazine article
10
As Mitch continues his visits with Morrie, he become focused on reconnecting with ___.
his old college girlfriend
his younger brother
his estranged parents
his childhood friends
11
What is Mitch's professional occupation?
computer technician
musician
newscaster
journalist
12
What is Morrie's favorite hobby?
singing
dancing
watching soap operas
reading romance novels
13
What disease is Morrie diagnosed with after many tests?
Lymphoma
Kidney Disease
Liver Cancer
ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
14
Why is Mitch out of a job?
His column has been suspended
His union is striking
He quit because he wanted to pursue a more meaningful vocation
He was fired
15
On his third visit with Morrie, what does Mitch regret bringing as he worries it is intrusive?
a camera
a dog
cell phone
a tape recorder
16
What did Morrie’s friend Norman make for him, which sits in the corner of his study?
a wood carving
a painting
a bronze statue
a scrapbook
17
At what college did Mitch and Morrie meet?
Brandeis University
Harvard University
Columbia University
California Institute of Technology
18
What does Morrie say always wins in the lifelong conflict he calls “the tension of opposites”?
peace
love
death
family
19
The night before Mitch’s eighth visit with Morrie, what kind of music group has given Morrie a private concert?
a cellist
a violin quartet
An a cappella group
A punk band
20
Morrie learned of his mother’s death ___.
in a telegram
from an aunt
his father
a neighbor
21
What nickname does Mitch use for Morrie?
Professor
Coach
Gramps
Teach
22
Morrie’s lessons about life, love, and communication are an answer to and rejection of the established mores of ___.
popular culture
communism
capitalism
Catholicism
23
What does Mitch bring Morrie each week as a gift?
a bottle of expensive wine
food
copies of his favorite books
expensive chocolates
24
Mitch Albom began his career as a journalist covering ___.
sports
politics
crime
health
25
What does Morrie refuse to do until his final days, as he sees it as a form of surrender?
have someone wipe his bum
write his will
call his brother
stay in bed
26
During which conflict did Morrie and his colleagues give A grades to male students to help them avoid the draft?
The Cold War
The Korean War
The Persian War
The Vietnam War
27
After Morrie’s death, Mitch has a long talk with his brother, Peter. Several days later, what does Peter send him?
flowers
a cheerful fax message
a condolence card
a care package
28
What show of affection does Mitch make as he leaves Morrie’s house on their first Tuesday together?
Hugs him
salutes him
kisses him on the cheek
shakes his hand
29
n his TV interview, Morrie described the ultimate sign of dependency as being unable to do what by himself?
eat
use the toilet
get dressed
read
30
Who is the author of the book?
Morrie Scwartz
Mitch Albom
Lawrence Hill
Joseph Boyden
31
On their eighth Tuesday visit, Mitch shows Morrie an amusing quote by which billionaire TV mogul?
Ted Turner
Mark Zuckerman
Harvey Weinstein
Donald Trump
32
If Morrie could be reincarnated, he would like to come back as a(n):
panda bear
gazelle
lion
tiger
33
Ted Koppel interviewed Morrie on which television program?
60 Minutes
Nightline
Dateline
The Today Show
34
In his description of his time with Morrie, Albom compares the weekly meetings to ___.
a class
a journey
a movie
a trial
35
Morrie continually emphasizes that ...
Love is more important than money
Love is less important than happiness
Money is more important than love
Money is less important than liking one's job
36
Before he became consumed by dreams of wealth and success, what did Mitch Albom dream of becoming?
a philosopher
a Buddhist monk
a musician
a poet
37
What serves a symbol of the deterioration of Morrie’s body over the course of the book?
the pink hibiscus plant
the waves on the ocean
Morrie's dog
Morrie's bed
38
Which ALS-afflicted athlete’s famous farewell speech does Morrie urge Mitch to imitate?
Bath Ruth
Joe DiMaggio
Cal Ripkin
Lou Gehrig
39
Morrie repeatedly tells Mitch that he must create his own ...
culture
job
religion
life
40
During her visit with Morrie, what does Mitch’s wife Janine agree to do?
sing a song
bake a cake
read to Morrie
listen to the news
41
What is Morrie’s answer when Mitch asks what he would do if he had his health back for 24 hours?
have lunch with friends
smoke marijuana
go sky diving
travel to Paris
42
Where does Morrie suggest that Mitch volunteer in order to give of himself in a meaningful way?
at a childcare centre
at a hospital
at a senior centre
at a political office
43
Morrie was influenced and shown love by his stepmother, _________.
Ingrid
Anastasia
Eva
Connie
44
As his disease progresses, what does Morrie liken himself to?
a burden
a baby
a ghost
a dog
45
What did Morrie keep after his mother’s death, as proof of her existence?
her wedding ring
the telegram
a photograph
a lock of hair