Tuesdays With Morrie Trivia Quiz

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    What day did Albom visit Morrie weekly? *Hint: "We're Tuesday people."*

    • Sunday
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
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  • 2. 

    Morrie's disease was Polio.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False, Morrie's disease was ASL.

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  • 3. 

    What did Morrie teach Albom's class in their college days?

    • Drivers Ed

    • The Way of Nature

    • The Meaning of Life

    • Saving Money

    Correct Answer
    A. The Meaning of Life
    Explanation
    Morrie taught Albom's class in their college days about the meaning of life. This suggests that Morrie imparted philosophical and existential knowledge to his students, guiding them to explore the deeper purpose and significance of their existence. Through his teachings, Morrie likely encouraged introspection, reflection, and the pursuit of a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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  • 4. 

    What was Albom's job before he began visiting Morrie?

    • Sports Reporter

    • Grocery Store Cashier

    • Author

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Sports Reporter
    Explanation
    Before Albom began visiting Morrie, his job was as a sports reporter. This is evident from the fact that he was involved in reporting on sports events and writing articles related to sports.

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  • 5. 

    Morrie died in his bedroom on the Saturday morning of _______.

    • November 4th

    • January 7th

    • March 29th

    • July 17th

    Correct Answer
    A. November 4th
    Explanation
    Morrie died in his bedroom on November 4th.

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  • 6. 

    The poem, by E. E. Cummings, that was read by Rob, Morrie's son, at Morrie's Memorial Service said the following: "My father moved through theys of we, ______ each new leaf out of each tree (and every child was sure that spring danced when she heard my father sing) . . ."

    Correct Answer
    singing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "singing". The poem describes how the speaker's father moved through different groups of people, bringing joy and renewal to each one. The act of singing is emphasized as something that brings about the feeling of spring and happiness. This word fits perfectly in the context of the poem and completes the rhyme scheme.

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  • 7. 

    Morrie's friend, Charlie, made a bronze sculpture of Morrie.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False, it was Norman who made the sculpture.

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  • 8. 

    Fill in the blank with the best answer. "The Sixth Tuesday: We Talk About ______".

    • Death

    • Emotions

    • Money

    • Marriage

    Correct Answer
    A. Emotions
    Explanation
    In the book "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, each chapter represents a different Tuesday when the author visits his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying from ALS. The title "The Sixth Tuesday: We Talk About Emotions" suggests that during their conversation on this particular Tuesday, Morrie and Mitch discuss the topic of emotions. This is significant because throughout the book, Morrie shares his wisdom and insights on various aspects of life, and emotions play a crucial role in our human experience.

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  • 9. 

    What was on the list of things Albom wanted Morrie to teach him? Select the correct answer (Remember, there may be more than one answer).

    • Death

    • Fear

    • Bravery

    • Environment

    • Aging

    • Greed

    • Mistakes

    • Marriage

    • Family

    • Friendship

    • Society

    • Trust

    • Forgiveness

    • Happiness

    • A meaningful life

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Death
    A. Fear
    A. Aging
    A. Greed
    A. Marriage
    A. Family
    A. Society
    A. Forgiveness
    A. A meaningful life
    Explanation
    Albom wanted Morrie to teach him about death, fear, aging, greed, marriage, family, society, forgiveness, and a meaningful life. These topics indicate that Albom sought guidance and wisdom from Morrie on various aspects of life, including mortality, personal fears, the process of getting older, the negative impact of greed, the importance of relationships and commitment, the influence of society, the power of forgiveness, and the pursuit of a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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