The Curriculum
The Orientation
1-7 Tuesday
8-14 Tuesday
Conclusion
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Name the location, time, and subject matter regarding Mitch and Morrie's relationship
The Study, on Tuesday's discussing The Meaning of Life
100
How does Mitch learn of Morrie's illness?
He hears Ted Koppel, from Nightline, talking about Morrie on ABC-TV.
100
What does Mitch mean when he says "Tuesday people?"
They had classes and meetings on Tuesday's in college.
100
What does Ted Turner NOT want on his tombstone?
"I Never Owned a Network."
100
How does Charlotte tell Mitch about Morrie's final days?
She calls him to say he is "not doing well"
200
Identify the name of Morrie's fatal disease and the famous person for whom it is named
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); Lou Gehrig's disease
200
What does Mitch call Morrie, and Morrie call Mitch?
Morrie: Coach Mitch: Player
200
What does Mitch bring with him to every meeting and why?
A tape recorder, to remember what they talk about, Morrie's positivity
200
What Biblical character does Mitch mention to Morrie, why?
Book of Job, to see Morrie's reaction about suffering a test of faith.
200
How do Mitch and his brother reconnect?
Mitch calls him to tell him "I love you," then his brother faxes him.
300
Name 3 topics covered in Mitch and Morrie's "classes"
Love, work, community, family, aging, forgiveness, death
300
What are Mitch's 2 overwhelming desires when he sees Morrie?
To hug Morrie, and to give him a napkin.
300
What is Mitch's ideal future career in college?
Sports writer.
300
What two things does Morrie regret in life?
Pride and vanity.
300
What phrase does Morrie say to Mitch when he calls him?
"How come you didn't call me Coach?"
400
What is the first "loss" Morrie experiences? Explain how that affects him.
Dancing. He is depressed because dancing brings him joy.
400
What does Morrie dread about the decay of his body?
Losing the ability to "cleanse himself"
400
What is a "religious mutt"?
No pure belief in any orthodox sense, a mixture of many beliefs.
400
What is Morrie's aphorism for when he is about to die?
"When you're in bed, you're dead."
400
Why does Mitch start writing this book to begin with?
To pay for Morrie's medical bills
500
What year did Mitch graduate from college?
1979
500
How does Morrie introduce the "last class" he will ever teach?
He tells Mitch he's dying and asks if he should tell him what it's like
500
What animal does Morrie want to be reincarnated as? Why?
A gazelle? They are not bound, but are free to run and jump.
500
What does Morrie want engraved on his tombstone?
A Teacher to the Last
500
What does Morrie call the book Mitch writes about their visits?
the "final thesis"
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