Tuesdays with Morrie TEST Prep

Why does Mitch feel guilty about his brother, Peter? A. He wasn't there for him when he was dying. B. Peter had cancer, but Mitch thought he should've been the one to get cancer. C. Mitch was Jealous of Peter. D. Mitch stole something from him before he died. 2. Why does Memoir feel it is important to accept our death early in life? A. So we can appreciate life and our loved ones B. So we can live life to the fullest C. It will minimize having regrets in life D. All of the above 3.During Match's first visit with Memoir, What does he realize about his own life? A. He's too caught up in work and making money. B. Memoir wasn't a good influence on him. C. He is enjoying life and doesn't like to work. D. He shouldn't concern himself on everything 4. What does Memoir mean by the quote, â€Å"love each other or die†? A. In life it helps if you love someone. B. Memoir would be dead with his wife. C. If we do not have love, we have nothing D. Love isn't important. 5. What does the pink hibiscus plant symbolize? A. The natural human life cycle B. Morris's diseaseC. Match's life D. Eve's death 6. What does Memoir tell Mitch it is K to do? A. Cry B. Eat dinner without him C. Leave early D. Stay late 7. Why did it bother Memoir that one day someone else would have to wipe his behind? A. Because it made him sick B. He saw it as a sign of weakness C. He saw it as the ultimate sign of dependency D. Because it smells 8. In â€Å"Tuesdays with Memoir†, who was Morris's first interview with? A. Katie Court B. Barbara Walters C. Ted Copper D. Hugh Downs 9. In â€Å"Tuesdays with Memoir,† what did Mitch think he would die of? A. CancerB. Loneliness C. ALLS D. Heart disease 10. What condition did Memoir have? B. Heart disease D. A stroke 11 . How did Memoir entertain visitors? A. By sitting outside B. Leading discussion groups on dying C. Looking at old photos D. Reading through books 12. What was Morris's favorite thing to do? A. Going to the movies B. Dancing C. Puzzles D. Writing novels 13. What instrument did Mitch play? A. Guitar B. Violin C. Tuba D. Piano 14. What were the words used by Memoir some mornings, when he felt bitter and angry? A. I want to live B. My life is done already C.Why do I bother trying D. I'm giving up today 15. How would you describe Memoir? A. Strong B. Reluctant C. Bitter D. Mean 16. This story would be considered a A. Autobiography B. Biography C. Short-story D. Narrative 17. What were Match's overwhelming desires for Memoir during his college years? A. Hug him B. Get out of his class C. Give him a napkin D. Both a and b 18. Who was the first person to ever interview Memoir? A. Ted Copper B. A Boston Globe Reporter C. Michelle D. Morris's Close Friend 19. How many â€Å"aphorisms† did Memoir have? A. 50+ B. 100+ c. 90 D. 78 20.What character trait would most fit Michelle? A. Hard-working B. Determined C. Lazy D. Ambitious 21 . Who was asked to watch over someone's kids? A. A cousin B. Memoir C. The un cle D. Michelle 22. What university did Memoir teach at? A. Stanford B. Brandeis C. Princeton D. Berkeley 23. In what month did Memoir die? A. December B. November C. October D. January 24. What allowed Mitch to spend time with Memoir? A. He got ALLS B. A new Job C. A newspaper strike D. He was fired 25. What item did Mitch give to Memoir at his college graduation? A. A book B. A picture of them togetherC. Food D. A briefcase 26. What college subject did Memoir teach? A. Sociology B. Global Studies C. Veterinary D. Philosophy 27. What newspaper did Memoir work for? A. Detroit Free Press B. Memoir didn't work for a newspaper C. Nightline D. Michigan Times 28. Memoir appeared on what TV show? A. 60 Minutes B. Nightline C. The Collect Report D. The Ted Copper Show 29. What was Morris's father's, Charlie, occupation? A. Newspaper writer B. Architect C. Waiter D. Factory worker 30. If Memoir could be reincarnated into any animal of choice, his choice would be A. Fish B. HyenaC. Gazelle D . Crane 31 . What was Morris's final course about? A. How to Dance B. Political Science C. Acceptance of Following Whatever Culture Tells You D. The Meaning of Life 32. Eva was A. Morris's mother B. Match's step-mother C. Morris's step-mother D. Match's uncle Part B: True/False 33. The book reflected from present to past. A. True B. False 34. Everything Memoir did made him cry. 35. Memoir wanted pity from his friends and family. 36. Memoir and Michelle called each other â€Å"Tuesday People† because they always met on Tuesdays during Michelle college years. 37.Michelle didn't feel sorry for Memoir. 38. Michelle called Memoir â€Å"coach† as a nickname. 39. Memoir was okay with his professor/friend dying? 40. Memoir always showed great passion when explaining how to face the end of life. 41 . Michelle was influenced a lot by Memoir. Part C: Short Answers 42. Describe your overall opinion and or view of how Memoir accepted his diagnosis. Use at least 3 examples from the story. 43. Would you have the strength and mind to live the same way as Memoir did? 44. Would you describe Memoir as weak or strong about his situation? Why or why not? Explain.