Curriculum/Syllabus
In his description of his time with Morrie, Mitch compares the weekly meetings to ___.
A class
What instrument did Mitch Albom play before earning his master’s degree in journalism?
Piano
When Mitch reunites with Morrie for the first time, how long has it been since they last saw each other?
16 years
After his reunion with Morrie, what sporting event does Mitch fly to London to cover?
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
On his second Tuesday visit to Morrie’s home, Mitch decides not to buy ___.
A cell phone
In a flashback, Mitch recalls his graduation from what university?
Brandeis
Mitch Albom reveals that he was swamped with money and success after being given a column in which newspaper?
The Detroit Free Press
Mitch remembers Morrie as what kind of professor?
An easy grader
While in London, Mitch is knocked over by reporters chasing after which celebrity couple?
Andre Agassi and Brooke Shields
On Mitch’s second visit to Morrie’s home, what does Morrie keep nearby to signal for assistance when he needs it?
A bell
In his graduation flashback, Mitch remembers Morrie calling him “a very special boy,” a compliment that made him feel ___.
Embarrassed
Which newspaper runs a series of aphorisms by Morrie, earning the interest of a national TV news program?
The Boston Globe
In Mitch’s flashback to his freshman year of college, he remembers giving Morrie what nickname?
Coach
In his TV interview, Morrie described the ultimate sign of dependency as being unable to do what by himself?
Use the toilet
What was the official name of Morrie’s “touchy-feely” class that Mitch took in 1978?
Group Process
In the section titled “The Syllabus,” Mitch reveals that Morrie was diagnosed with a terminal illness in what year?
1994
What mobility aid does Morrie have to use at the time of his 1995 TV news interview?
A wheelchair
During Mitch’s reunion with Morrie, what does Morrie try and fail to do, illustrating that his death is imminent?
Hold his breath
When Mitch was in college, what day of the week did he and Morrie meet to discuss Mitch’s thesis?
Tuesday
On his third visit with Morrie, what does Mitch regret bringing as he worries it is intrusive?
A tape recorder
What “melting” object does Mitch compare Morrie’s disease to?
A candle
Which Roman emperor is quoted by Morrie’s interviewer after Morrie asks what is “close to his heart”?
Marcus Aurelius
What does Morrie say always wins in the lifelong conflict he calls “the tension of opposites”?
Love
What show of affection does Mitch make as he leaves Morrie’s house on their first Tuesday together?
He kisses Morrie
What thesis topic did Morrie suggest to Mitch?
Sports as religion