TWM pgs. 122-141

Morrie tells Mitch we have been brainwashed in our country. How so?

• We are to believe more is good.

• We are to believe being beautiful is the key to living a full life.

• We are to believe education is the only way to succeed.

• We are to believe looking out for oneself is what is most important.

Morrie believes that people place to much of their self worth on these 2 things:

• physical fitness and physical beauty

• power and money

• themselves and their own families

• property and businesses

Mitch says that Morrie's house has not acquired any real new material items since his prognosis. But, he says that his house has changed. How?

• It has become darker and more dreary.

• It has become a wealthy home.

• It has acquired more pictures.

• It has become warmer because Morrie is always cold.

Morrie says there is one thing that will truly satisfy you. What is it?

• teaching

• writing a thesis

• offering others what you have to give

• sharing your story with the world

What is one question Morrie is asked that stops him to think?

• whether or not he was a better father to his children than his father was to him

• whether or not he had accomplished all that he wanted with his life

• whether or not he is worried about being forgotten

• whether or not he was truly the best teacher he could have been

What does Morrie decide he wants on his tombstone?

• A teacher to the last

• More is NOT more

• Learn to die, and learn how to live

• Love is patient. Love is kind.

Mitch realizes that one of Morrie's lessons is more important than anything he learned in college. What is that lesson?

• You only live once.

• Don't let life pass you by.

• Love others as yourself.

• Learn to pay attention.

What is wrong with MOST people, according to Morrie?

• People don't value education.

• People don't take the time to think about dying. If they did, they would understand how to live.

• People haven't found meaning in their lives. They're running all the time trying to find it.

• People are focused on religion instead of a real relationship with God.

Morrie says, "We are great at small talk." What does he say we have trouble with?

• really listening

• not expanding on our viewpoints

• not having the knowledge to have in depth conversations

• making time for one another

When Morrie's final moment comes, what does he want to make sure occurs?

• He wants his brother by his side.

• Mitch records all of the emotions that occur in the room.

• He is surrounded by loved ones.

• He wants Nightline to be there to share his final moment with the world.