Tuesdays with Morrie "Audiovisual - The 5th Tues"

Morrie faced alot of adversity as a child. Which of the following did NOT happen to him? 

• his mom died
• his dad was emotionless and wouldn't talk about his mom's death
• his brother got polio
• his stepmother died

Eva was...

• Morrie's stepmother
• affectionate and loving towards Morrie
• like a mother to Morrie
• all of the above

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Where does Mitch's brother live?

• in Spain
• across the street from Morrie.
• Poland
• Detroit

"What if today _______________"

• was my last day on Earth?

• was the last time I saw you?

• was the last time you saw me?

What well-known athlete also contracted ALS?

• Barry Bonds
• Jackie Robinson
• Lou Gehrig
• Babe Ruth

A quote Morrie told Mitch was "So many people walk around with a _____________ life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're doing things they think are important."

• chip on their shoulder

• meaningless

• meaningful

• all of the choices

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How is Morrie changing in the book?

• He is learning more about people.
• He is getting more upset about dying.
• His body is slowly withering away.

How old was Morrie when his mother died?

• 8
• 16
• 25

What disease did Morries brother get shortly after his mother's death?

• ALS
• Cancer
• Polio

When he was a child, Morrie's family was 

• rich
• poor