What type of character is Mitch?

Round because we see multiple parts of his life.

Albom describes Morrie’s attire during the Ted Koppel interview to do which of the following?

Reveal to the reader Morrie’s genuine nature/personality

Considering the events in the novel, what conclusion can you draw about the remainder of Mitch'slife?

Mitch will put more emphasis on living his life instead of working.

How did Morrie hear of his Mother's death?

He read the telegram notice thatannounced she had died.

Which of the following sentences best states the rising action in Tuesdays with Morrie?

Mitch talks to Morrie about dying.

Morrie continually emphasizes that

Love is more important than money

Which statement from the first chapter foreshadows the overall message of the book?

“The last class of his life had only one student. I was the student.”

How does Albom’s description of his first time seeing Morrie in “The Orientation” best describeAlbom’s mood?

He feels guilty for being preoccupied with activities from work.

How is Morrie’s aphorism “When you’re in bed, you’re dead” an example of foreshadowing?

It hints that Morrie will eventually deteriorate and be bed-ridden

What is Mitch Albom’s primary purpose for including flashbacks throughout the novel?

To reveal background information that helps the reader clarify the text

If ALS is a rare disease, why might the author most likely choose to write about Morrie, a man dying of this disease?

to teach life lessons about living eachday to the fullest

What purpose did the writers and producers of Nightline most likely want to achieve by interviewing Morrie?

To interest the public in a dying man's words of wisdom.

What does Morrie mean by “tension of opposites”?

Life is like a wrestling match; lovealways wins.

"hands working gingerly, as if he were learning to use them for the very first time,” why use simile and this gingerly?

The condition made him almost like a child, unable to care for himself.

What can the reader infer from the flashbacks Albom includes about his college meetings withMorrie?

Mitch has a deep-rooted respect for Morrie that started in college.

Why title the Boston Globe story, "AProfessor's Final Course: His Own Death."

To show that Morrie is still “teaching” even in with his impending death.

With which of these statements would Morrie most likely agree with most?

Accept both the good and the bad in life with thankfulness and humility.

What is Morrie trying to teach his readers by being able to detach?

Morrie thinks people should not cling to situations, nothing is permanent.

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1
What type of character is Mitch?
Dynamic because he stayed the same.
Static because he changed.
Round because we see multiple parts of his life.
Flat because he was a main character.
2
Albom describes Morrie’s attire during the Ted Koppel interview to do which of the following?
Create conflict between Morrie and Koppel
Resolve the tension between Koppel and Morrie
Reveal to the reader Morrie’s genuine nature/personality
Build dramatic tension within the novel
3
Before his first interview with Ted Koppel, Morrie
Interviews Koppel
Has his picture taken with Koppel andhis crew
Tells Koppel how honored he is to bethe subject of his interview
Dresses nicely in a suit and tie
4
Considering the events in the novel, what conclusion can you draw about the remainder of Mitch'slife?
Mitch will learn to play a new instrument.
Mitch will work hard to save money so that he can retire and enjoy life.
Mitch will put more emphasis on living his life instead of working.
Mitch will go to counseling with his wife to work on their marriage.
5
What is/was Morrie's favorite hobby?
Checkers
Dancing
Watching shows
Gambling
6
Lament means...
torment
feel or express sorrow
annoy
leave behind
7
How did Morrie hear of his Mother's death?
His brother gently broke the news tohim over dinner.
He received a letter from his aunt.
He read the telegram notice thatannounced she had died.
His father told him when he arrivedhome from school.
8
Which of the following sentences best states the rising action in Tuesdays with Morrie?
Mitch arrives at Morrie's home a bitanxious about their meeting.
Mitch talks to Morrie about dying.
Morrie can no longer dance.
Mitch sees Morrie on Nightline.
9
Morrie continually emphasizes that
Money is less important than liking one’s job
Love is less important than happiness
Love is more important than money
Money is more important than love
10
Why is Mitch out of a job?
He was fired.
His column was suspended.
His union is striking.
He quit to pursue something else.
11
Which of the following answer choices is the best example of a symbol for Morrie's bravery andcourage?
a book
a flower
a lion
the sun
12
His skin was loose, like skin hangingfrom a chicken soup bone." What type of figurative language is that?
Pun
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
13
Which statement from the first chapter foreshadows the overall message of the book?
“The class met on Tuesdays.”
“A funeral was held in lieu of graduation.”
“The last lecture was brief, only a few words.”
“The last class of his life had only one student. I was the student.”
14
On what topic does Mitch write his honors thesis at Brandeis?
Morrie as a mentor
Victorian-era feminism
Medieval religious art
Sports as a religion
15
How does Albom’s description of his first time seeing Morrie in “The Orientation” best describeAlbom’s mood?
He feels guilty for being preoccupied with activities from work.
He is embarrassed that his clothes are shabby.
He thinks Morrie won’t remember him.
He is concerned Morrie won't remember him.
16
How is Morrie’s aphorism “When you’re in bed, you’re dead” an example of foreshadowing?
It proves that Morrie wouldn't accept the end of his life
It gives a clue that Morrie was ready to die
It provides an idea of how Mitch might die
It hints that Morrie will eventually deteriorate and be bed-ridden
17
Mitch says, “I leaned over and dabbed at the tears with a tissue.” The word‘dab,’ instead of ‘wipe’ gives the reader a..
jubilant connotation
sentimental connotation
neutral connotation
harsh connotation
18
What is Mitch Albom’s primary purpose for including flashbacks throughout the novel?
To reveal background information that helps the reader clarify the text
Break up the long portions of text.
Entertain the reader with stories that are more light-hearted
Give the reader info about Mitch and Morrie’s relationship in high school
19
If ALS is a rare disease, why might the author most likely choose to write about Morrie, a man dying of this disease?
to teach life lessons about living eachday to the fullest
to provide a thrilling read for allaudiences
to inform people
to convince readers to search for a cure
20
What purpose did the writers and producers of Nightline most likely want to achieve by interviewing Morrie?
To frighten the working society about the way in which they choose to live.
To interest the public in a dying man's words of wisdom.
To inform the public about ALS so they could prevent getting it.
To persuade viewers to come visit Morrie in MA.
21
What can the reader infer from the fact that Mitch continues to bring Morrie food even after he canno longer eat it?
He is in denial that Morrie is sick.
He wants to create normalcy.
He is unaware of how serious the situation is.
He believes Morrie will get better.
22
Which of the following answer choices best describes the point of view in TWM?
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
First Person
Third Person Limited
23
What does Morrie mean by “tension of opposites”?
Life is like a wrestling match; lovealways wins.
Love struggles against hate.
The good struggle against the bad.
Life is like a baseball game; love alwayswins.
24
Which one of the following quotes isreferring to this concept from the book?
“As you grow old, you learn more”
"The truth is, you don't get satisfaction from those things."
“Love each other or die”
"Forgive yourself before you die. Then forgive others."
25
"hands working gingerly, as if he were learning to use them for the very first time,” why use simile and this gingerly?
The condition made him almost like a child, unable to care for himself.
To show Morrie’s embarrassment towards the situation.
To express how strong Morrie was at the time.
To add a negative connotation to the phrase.
26
Imminent means...
Non-threatening
Distant
Near
Remote
27
What can the reader infer from the flashbacks Albom includes about his college meetings withMorrie?
Mitch has always been shallow like he is now.
Morrie wanted to counsel students more than teach them.
Mitch had no goals until he met Morrie.
Mitch has a deep-rooted respect for Morrie that started in college.
28
Morrie was a professor of...
Sociology
Molecular Biology
Psychology
Comparative Literature
29
If given the chance, Morrie would choose to be reincarnated as
Mitch's first child
Another version of himself
A gazelle
A zebra
30
What word best describes Morrie at the end of the novel?
Regretful
Resigned
Lonely
Anxious
31
What gift does Mitch give to Morrie after his graduation from Brandeis?
A framed picture of them together
A cassette tape of his favorite songs
A copy of his published honors thesis
A monogrammed briefcase
32
Which of the following answers demonstrates the best example of symbolism in Tuesdays with Morrie?
college courses
hibiscus plant
weekly lessons
the corporate world
33
Why title the Boston Globe story, "AProfessor's Final Course: His Own Death."
To effectively utilize a pun about death.
To show that Morrie is still “teaching” even in with his impending death.
To creatively use a form a hyperbole that makes light of death.
To persuade readers to learn about death.
34
With which of these statements would Morrie most likely agree with most?
Accept both the good and the bad in life with thankfulness and humility.
The life you live determines how you die.
God has given us friends to love us when we can no longer love ourselves.
There is no true peace in life until one experiences death.
35
What is Morrie trying to teach his readers by being able to detach?
Detaching himself, he is unable to remove himself from his surroundings
He is unable to gain perspective in uncomfortable and stressful situations
Morrie thinks people should not cling to situations, nothing is permanent.
He does this in order to keep his lungs as healthy as possible

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