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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. Because it was inevitable, Morrie planed to deal with the fact that somebody would have to wipe his backside in the future. How did he plan to deal with this?
(a) He would pretend he didnn't feel it.
(b) He would pretend to be an animal.
(c) He would pretend to be a baby again.
(d) He would die before this had to happen.

2. Which of Mitch's family members died of cancer?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His wife.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

3. A highlight of Morrie's life was the night a certain genre of music is played. Which music genre was played that night?
(a) The tango.
(b) The merengue.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The salsa.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Morrie had trouble sleeping and dreamed a lot. What was he dreaming about?

2. During the first Tuesday, Morrie made a promise to Mitch, a promise he had made many times before. Which promise did Morrie make?

3. What disease was Morrie eventually diagnosed with?

4. In "The Orientation", Mitch gave Morrie a nickname. What is Morrie's nickname?

5. How did Mitch feel about the affection his mentor showed for him during the initial reunion?

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