Morrie combats his illness by

having discussion groups about dying

travelling to find the best doctors

keeping in touch with friends and family

turning away visitors and living alone

During Mitch's first visit with Morrie what does Mitch keep asking himself?

"Why didn't I keep in touch with Morrie?"

What is Morrie's main criticism of the culture?

It doesn't make people feel good about themselves.

It requires too much sacrifice.

It leads young people down the wrong path.

Why does Mitch bring gifts of food to Morrie, even when he can no longer eat?

He feels powerless to help Morrie in any other way.

He believes that Charlotte and Morrie need the food.

He wants to show them how much money he makes.

He wants to help fee Morrie's caretakers.

How does Morrie believe a person learns how to live?

by making connections with others.

Why will Peter not allow Mitch into his life?

He moved to Europe and has cut ties with his family.

He doesn't want to burden Mitch.

Mitch was mean to him when he was younger.

How does Morrie cope with fear?

He detaches from the experience.

What is Morrie's first job after receiving a Ph.D.

He conducts research at a mental hospital.

Why does Mitch fear professional oblivion?

He is getting too close to forty.

He has not respect from his colleagues.

He hasn't been able to accomplish anything since college.

What did the hibiscus plant symbolize?

MItch's feelings about his professor.

What lesson did Morrie learn from his relationship with Norman?

The need to forgive oneself and others.

You don't owe your friends more than you have.

The need to let someone go when they are no longer good for you.

You can't stay friends with everyone.

Which of the following quotes from the novel best proves the theme "death teaches us to live"?

“If you accept you are going to die at any time, then you might not be as ambitious as you are” (83).

“Love each other or perish” (149).

“I guess the key to finding the meaning of life is to stop taking out the garbage?” (50)

“How can I be envious of where you are -- when I’ve been there myself?” (121)

During Morrie's Nightline interview he reveals something we learn too late in life, what is it?

"Be compassionate. . . and take responsibitiy for each other."

"When you're in bed, you're dead."

How does Mitch's life change after his uncle dies?

He begins to work beyond his capacity becuase he's worried he won't accomplish anything.

He no longer talks to his family because of his uncle's death.

He learns to appreciate time with his family.

How does MItch learn about Morrie's illness?

He sees Morrie on Nightline while he is flipping through the channels.

He learns at his college reunion

Charlottes calls to let him know

Morrie reaches out to him to let him know.

In addition to food, what does Mitch begin to bring to his Tuesday sessions with Morrie?

Flowers for Charlotte and Connie

What promise does Morrie make to himself after working in a factory with his father?

He would never allow himself to make money off the seat of others.

He would never work with his father again.

He would never do unskilled labor again.

He would never do hard labor again.

What is Morrie’s philosophy about money and power?

Money and power can’t buy true happiness.

Money and power make life more comfortable.

Money and power are the only things that bring happiness.

Money and power are the only things that make life worth living.

What does Morrie believe is the key to a meaningful life?

"Offering others what you have to give"

What does Morrie want engraved on his tombstone?

Loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Teacher

What does Morrie ask Mitch to do after his death?

Morrie wants Mitch to come to his grave and talk to him still

Morrie wants Mitch to call his brother.

Morrie wants Mitch to find his stepmother.

Morrie wants Mitch to go back to school.

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