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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Tuesday We Talk About the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Morrie had trouble sleeping and dreamed a lot. What was he dreaming about?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Dying.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Eating.

2. What did Mitch continue to rack up with his job?
(a) A lot of fun.
(b) Real happiness.
(c) Professional accomplishments.
(d) Another wife.

3. When Morrie's disease progressed, he had to give up a lot. What was one thing he was still able to do?
(a) Drive.
(b) Dress himself.
(c) Swim.
(d) Dance.

4. Why did it bother Morrie that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind?
(a) Because it made him feel sick.
(b) He saw it as the ultimate sign of dependency.
(c) Because it smells.
(d) He saw it as a sign of weakness.

5. How did Morrie think he would eventually die?
(a) He would have a heart attack.
(b) He would get killed.
(c) He would drown.
(d) He would suffocate.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which university did Mitch graduate the second time?

2. What did Mitch bring for Morrie on this first Tuesday?

3. What did Mitch hope to make a career as?

4. During Mitch and Morrie's first visit, Morrie announced to Mitch that dying is just as sad as something else. What does he think is just as sad as dying?

5. On that first visit, why did Mitch stay in his car instead of jumping out and greeting his mentor?

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