Tuesdays with Morrie Quiz Part 1 Perspectives Quiz

“I give myself a good cry if I need it. But then I concentrate on all the good things still in my life.”
What does this quote most reveal about Morrie's perspective on life?

• He avoids acknowledging his illness.

• He believes in balancing emotion with gratitude.

• He prefers to distract himself from reality.

• He relies entirely on others for support.

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“Let them wait, I told myself, mimicking Morrie.”
This line shows that Mitch is beginning to:

• Lose patience with others

• Prioritize time with Morrie over work

• Imitate Morrie’s teaching techniques

• Ignore his responsibilities

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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Morrie’s bell, his recliner setup, and the care workers are all examples of:

• Conflict resolution

• Symbolism of control

• The progression of ALS

• A metaphor for death

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“I felt the seeds of death inside his shriveling frame...”
What is the effect of this metaphor?

• It shows Mitch's fear of gardening.

• It illustrates Morrie’s slow recovery.

• It conveys the quiet, inevitable decay of Morrie’s body.

• It compares Morrie to a tree.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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Morrie’s attitude toward death can best be described as:

• Bitter and afraid

• Calm and accepting

• Detached and cold

• Sarcastic and defensive

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“Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you feel.”
This quote reveals Morrie’s belief that:

• Emotions are more trustworthy than appearances

• Reality is an illusion

• People lie often

• Trust must be earned logically

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the 'trust fall' classroom exercise, Morrie is trying to teach his students about:

• Embarrassment and failure

• Courage and independence

• Vulnerability and emotional trust

• Physical strength

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“You need someone to probe you in that direction. It won't just happen automatically.”
What does this statement suggest about self-reflection?

• It is unnecessary if life is going well.

• It happens naturally with age.

• It requires intentional questioning and guidance.

• It is a skill that most people already possess.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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Mitch’s decision to bring a tape recorder suggests:

• He is turning into a reporter again.

• He feels his visits are becoming boring.

• He wants to preserve Morrie’s wisdom permanently.

• He doesn’t enjoy their conversations as much anymore.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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“Morrie was looking at life from some very different place than anyone else I knew.”
This suggests Morrie:

• Is delusional due to illness

• Is detached from reality

• Has achieved unique emotional clarity

• Is no longer interested in relationships

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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