Tuesday's With Morrie Chapters 1-5

What does Morrie suffer from?

• AIDS

• ALS

• MS

• Polio

Why does Mitch lose touch with Morrie?

• He hated him.

• He does not want to see his old professor sick.

• Life got in the way.

• He is too important to talk to people from the past.

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How does Mitch hear about Morrie's illness?

• Read it in a newspaper.

• He got a phone call from a friend.

• Saw Morrie on "Nightline"

• Charlotte called him.

Why does Morrie hold a "living funeral?"

• He is morbid.

• He wanted to hear all the nice things people would say about him.

• He like attention.

• He is "milking" his illness.

Identify three major events in Mitch's life after graduation.

• he gets married, buys a hours, and has kids.

• he becomes a famous piano player, he falls in love, and he is rich.

• he becomes homeless, jobless, and aimless.

• he fails at being a musician, his uncle dies, and he becomes a journalist.

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What does Mitch start to call Morrie in college?

• Coach

• Teacher

• Friend

• Dad

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What are Mitch's two overwhelming desires whenever he is with Morrie?

• hug him or give him a napkin

• shake his hand and thank him

• question him and listen to his philosophies.

• just be around him and soak in his presence.

What is the definition of an aphorism?

• short phrase that expresses a wise idea

• 2 words having the same meaning

• a humorous phrase or saying

• a horrible illness which robs people of their dignity

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Where was the last class of Morrie's life?

• Brandeis University

• Ted Koppel's studio

• Mitch's summer home

• Morrie's home with Mitch

What does ALS affect?

• heart

• pancreas

• liver

• motor neurons

• all of these