Tuesdays+with+Morrie+Q&A

Morrie is a professor of (C) Sociology What is Morrie's favorite hobby? (D) Dancing What is Mitch's professional occupation? (A) A journalist After surrendering to failure, Mitch gave up on is passion for (C) Music What instrument did Mitch play when he was young? (B) The piano What television show features a series of interviews with Morrie? (D) Nightline What did Mitch do to look older in college? (B) Acted tough On what topic does Mitch write his honors thesis at Brandeis? (A) Sports as a religion How did Morrie hear of his Mother's death? (A) He read the telegram notice that announced she had died What does Mitch bring Morrie each week as a gift? (C) Food If given the chance, Morrie would choose to be reincarnated as (B) A gazelle What illness does Peter suffer from? (B) Pancreatic cancer What does ALS stand for? (D) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gherig's disease What gift does Mitch give to Morrie after his graduation from Brandeis? (A) A monogrammed briefcase What has Morrie been encouraging Mitch to do since high school? (C) Cry What is the catalyst for Mitch's surrender to the corporate world? (C) His uncle's death Before his first interview with Ted Koppel, Morrie (A) Interviews Koppel Morrie admits that he had thought of Ted Koppel as a (C) Narcissist Mitch nicknames Morrie (B) Coach Why, one year, does Morrie give all of his male students A grades? (C) To prevent them from being drafted to serve in the Vietnam War What does Morrie mean by "tension of opposites"? (A) Life is like a wrestling match; love always wins Why is Mitch out of a job? (D) His union is striking Morrie repeatedly tells Mitch that he must create his own (D) Culture Who is Morrie's favorite poet? (C) W.H. Auden Morrie continually emphasizes that (D) Love is more important than money Throughout the book, the deterioration of Morrie's body is symbolically compared to (D) The pink hibiscus plant

What was Mitch's Job? Answer- a sport columnist (p.16) Morrie was Mitch's professor at what college is? Answer-Brandeis Unversity What actvity did Morrie have to give up after he was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrigs disease? Answer- dancing (p.5)