Tuesdays with Morrie p. 1-54 Reading Check quiz

Early on, Morrie gives up his favorite hobby, which is:

• dancing

• reading

• gardening

• opera

Morrie is dying of what disease?

• Cancer

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

• Amoebic dysentery

• Spinal meningitis

Morrie’s disease affects

• muscles

• bones

• nerves

• hearing

Morris is deeply moved by words at

• his brother's wedding

• his living funeral

• his birthday party

• a family reunion

When Mitch first sees Morrie after sixteen years, he

• Runs to hug him

• Pretends he dropped his keys

• Waves

• Drives around the block

Mitch nicknames Morrie

• Professor

• Mr. S

• Coach

• Pop

Mitch continues his visits when

• He’s on vacation

• He feels guilty

• He quits his job

• His union goes on strike

When he visits, Mitch always brings

• Newspapers

• Flowers

• Tea

• Food

Mitch’s two overwhelming desires when he sees Morrie are

• To hug him and give him a napkin

• To hold his hand and talk

• To talk and listen

• To smile and give him a hug

Mitch is reconnected to Morrie through

• A TV interview

• Brandeis alumni

• A newspaper article

• A friend