What nickname does Mitch call Morrie? Why does he call him this?

Mitch calls Morrie “coach” to signify each other’s roles in the mentorship that they share.

Mitch calls Morrie “teacher” to signify Morrie’s guidance in life.

Mitch calls Morrie “Gandhi” to signify his wisdom and life lessons.

Mitch calls Morrie “old man” to signify their playful bond and mentorship.

How does Morrie feel about death?

Morrie is extremely comfortable with the idea of dying and very matter-of-fact about how he will die.

Morrie is afraid to die because he knows it will be painful.

Morrie is afraid to die and leave his wife in debt from medical bills.

Morrie refuses to think about dying until his time has come.

What is the most important thing in life to Morrie?

Rising to the top of his career

Leaving his family with financial security

Food, like movement, used to be a positive symbol of community in Morrie’s life. As his disease has progressed, why does food now have a negative connotation?

Morrie can no longer eat solid foods.

Mitch keeps bringing food that Morrie doesn’t like.

Morrie has developed multiple new food allergies.

Charlotte doesn’t have time to cook the food on top of caring for Morrie.

What does Morrie think that society misguides people about?

Morrie thinks that society misguides people to want more material things in life.

Morrie thinks that society misguides people to fear true love.

Morrie thinks that society misguides people to think that working isn’t important.

Morrie thinks that society misguides people to trust anyone.

What statement does Morrie decide he wants on his tombstone?

“A teacher and mentor to all”

”A family man through the end”

a short clever saying that is intended to express a general truth

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it

What happened to Morrie's brother as a child?

He passed away after playing in the rain

How did Morrie end up becoming a teacher?

He didn't want to be a doctor or a lawyer so teaching seemed like the next choice.

He failed out of court reporting school

What happened to Mitch's brother?

Nothing, they just don't speak because Mitch was mean to him.

What did Mitch and his sister tell their younger brother?

He was born into a different family and his real parents are coming back someday to pick him up.

Who does Morrie tell Mitch that he wants to meet?

Leaving his family with financial security

What did Mitch do with the money from Tuesdays with Morrie?

He used it to pay for Morrie’s medical bills.

He used it so pay for Charlotte’s retirement home.

He used it to travel the world and speak on Morrie’s behalf.

He used it to buy he and Janine a nicer home.

What was one thing that Mitch wishes for his old self?

Mitch wishes that his old self would’ve visited Morrie while he was still healthy.

Mitch wishes that he would’ve married someone else.

Mitch wishes that he would’ve chosen a different college major rather than music.

Mitch wishes that he would’ve fought to get to the top of his career in the media.

What goal does Morrie accomplish at the end of his visit with Mitch?

Mitch cries for the first time around Morrie, accomplishing Morrie’s goal of getting Mitch to open up and be vulnerable.

Mitch admits that he’s unhappy in his marriage and decides to file for a divorce.

Mitch decides to quit his job in the media, a part of society that Morrie despises.

Mitch decides to continue Morrie’s legacy by traveling to schools to spread Morrie’s life lessons.

Why is Mitch hitting Morrie?

Trying to loosen the mucas and phlegm in his chest.

He was angry for giving him a B.

It was all a dream, it never really happened.

What is the definition of a helping verb?

Supports verbs by showing possibility or time.

Verbs that don’t show action but “bridge” to a condition.

Two or more verbs grouped together.

What is the definition of a linking verb?

Verbs that don’t show action but “bridge” to a condition.

Two or more verbs grouped together.

Supports verbs by showing possibility or time.

What is the definition of a preposition?

Words that show a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word.

A word that modifies a verb, adjective or an adverb.

Supports verbs by showing possibility or time.

Verbs that don’t show action but “bridge” to a condition.

What is the definition of an adverb?

A word that modifies a verb and adjective or an adverb.

Verbs don’t show action but “bridge” to a condition

Words that show a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word.

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How did Mitch and Morrie meet?

Morrie is Mitch’s grandpa.

Morrie was Mitch’s college professor.

Morrie is Mitch’s parents’ next-door neighbor.

Morrie was Mitch’s college advisor.

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What is Morrie diagnosed with?

Cancer

Parkinson's Disease

Alzheimer's

ALS

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How does Mitch discover Morrie is sick?

Through the college letter that asks for donations.

Through the Koppel Nightline television segment.

At a funeral they both attended.

Morrie's wife Charlotte calls him.

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What is the name of the University Morrie taught at and Mitch attended?

Harvard University

Boston University

University of Massachusetts

Brandeis University

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What did Morrie love to do before being diagnosed with his condition?

Karate

Gymnastics

Dance

Ice Skate

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How does Mitch struggle as an adult after college graduation?

Mitch wanted to be a musician, but nobody was interested in his talent.

Mitch wanted to be a college professor but couldn’t afford Grad School.

Mitch wanted to be an artist, but nobody would buy his work.

Mitch wanted to be a doctor but couldn’t mentally handle Med School.

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How did Morrie use the media to spread his lessons to others?

He starts a pen pal program via Facebook.

He sets up a YouTube page.

He appears on Good Morning America.

He appears on Nightline.

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Tuesdays With Morrie and English Content

How did Mitch and Morrie meet?

What is Morrie diagnosed with?

How does Mitch discover Morrie is sick?

What is the name of the University Morrie taught at and Mitch attended?

What did Morrie love to do before being diagnosed with his condition?

How does Mitch struggle as an adult after college graduation?

How did Morrie use the media to spread his lessons to others?

What subject does Morrie teach at the University

What does Mitch value the most in life?

What nickname does Mitch call Morrie? Why does he call him this?

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