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Questions about 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

In the first chapter, the author compares his Tuesdays with Morrie to that of a normal class. Which of the following is a way that makes this class unique and unlike any other class?

a)

It is held in a traditional classroom setting.

b)

There are no grades given.

c)

The class is focused on life lessons.

d)

It follows a strict syllabus.

2.

Recall how the author characterizes Morrie’s physical appearance.

a)

Morrie is described as tall and athletic.

b)

Morrie is described as frail and withered.

c)

Morrie is described as young and energetic.

d)

Morrie is described as robust and healthy.

3.

Who is the narrator of this novel and what is his relationship to Morrie?

a)

The narrator is Mitch Albom, and he is a former student of Morrie.

b)

The narrator is Morrie Schwartz, and he is a friend of Mitch.

c)

The narrator is a fictional character with no relation to Morrie.

d)

The narrator is a journalist reporting on Morrie's life.

4.

The author uses a simile to compare Morrie’s ALS to that of a:

a)

tree losing its leaves

b)

candle melting

c)

river flowing downstream

d)

bird flying free

5.

Morrie’s idea to have a “living funeral” is:

a)

A way to celebrate life before death

b)

A traditional funeral service

c)

A private family gathering

d)

A religious ceremony

6.

Mitch experiences failure for the first time since leaving college when:

a)

Loses a major client at work

b)

Fails to secure a promotion

c)

Misses an important deadline

d)

the newspaper he worked for went on strike

7.

Why does Mitch bury himself in accomplishments?

a)

To avoid dealing with personal issues

b)

To gain recognition from peers

c)

To improve his skills

d)

To fulfill a lifelong dream

8.

What event triggers Ted Koppel to interview Morrie?

a)

Morrie's book becomes a bestseller

b)

Morrie's friend writes about his aphorisms

c)

Morrie starts a new career

d)

Morrie wins a prestigious award

9.

What words does Mitch hear from the TV that makes him “Go numb”?

a)

Sports highlights

b)

Weather update

c)

Who is Morrie Schwartz?

d)

Commercial break

10.

When Mitch drove to Morrie’s house, what did he see that made him freeze?

a)

A large crowd gathered outside

b)

A 'For Sale' sign on the lawn

c)

Morrie sitting in a wheelchair

d)

An ambulance parked in the driveway

11.

Recall how many years it had been since Mitch had seen his favorite professor.

a)

16 years

b)

10 years

c)

5 years

d)

20 years

12.

Complete the quote: “I did what I had become best at doing: I tended to ______________ but that is what I did.”

a)

work

b)

play

c)

rest

d)

wander

13.

What nickname did Mitch assign to Morrie and how does Morrie feel about it?

a)

Coach; Morrie feels honored

b)

Buddy; Morrie feels indifferent

c)

Pal; Morrie feels amused

d)

Mentor; Morrie feels proud

14.

What did Morrie say to Mitch that “haunted” him?

a)

Life is a series of pulls back and forth.

b)

Death ends a life, not a relationship.

c)

Love each other or perish.

d)

Do you know how I'm going to die? I'm going to suffocate.

15.

Compare Mitch’s results to Morrie’s results when they do the breathing test.

a)

Mitch's results are better than Morrie's.

b)

Morrie's results are better than Mitch's.

c)

Both have the same results.

d)

Results are not comparable.

16.
What is Morrie's job?
a)
College professor
b)
Sports reporter
c)
Buisnessman
d)
Lawyer
17.
What does Mitch do for a living?
a)
pianist
b)
sports writer
c)
he is unemplyed
d)
teacher
18.
What was Mitch's DREAM job when he was a young adult?
a)
pianist
b)
sports writer
c)
teacher
d)
doctor
19.

Why didn’t Morrie forgive Norman?

a)

Charlotte didn’t want him to

b)

Morrie didn’t believe Norman was sorry

c)

Morrie was prideful

d)

What Norman did was unforgivable

20.

What was Mitch’s issue with Morrie’s idea of a perfect day?

a)

It was more adventurous than he thought

b)

It was too extravagant (fancy)

c)

It was so simple

d)

A.   It was more adventurous than he thought