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What did the narrator feel about visiting Morrie?
What did the narrator feel about visiting Morrie?
What did the narrator do differently before his third visit to Morrie?
What did the narrator do differently before his third visit to Morrie?
What did the narrator feel Morrie's study provided during their visits?
What did the narrator feel Morrie's study provided during their visits?
What did the narrator bring to Morrie's house before his third visit?
What did the narrator bring to Morrie's house before his third visit?
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What is the primary physical limitation Morrie faces due to ALS?
What is the primary physical limitation Morrie faces due to ALS?
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Where does Morrie spend most of his time?
Where does Morrie spend most of his time?
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How does Morrie call for help when he needs it?
How does Morrie call for help when he needs it?
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How does Morrie limit his self-pity?
How does Morrie limit his self-pity?
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What does Morrie consider himself lucky to have?
What does Morrie consider himself lucky to have?
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What does Morrie's sociology class focus on?
What does Morrie's sociology class focus on?
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What lesson does Morrie teach his students through an exercise?
What lesson does Morrie teach his students through an exercise?
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What does the shy girl demonstrate in Morrie's sociology class?
What does the shy girl demonstrate in Morrie's sociology class?
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What does Morrie emphasize the significance of, especially in difficult situations?
What does Morrie emphasize the significance of, especially in difficult situations?
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What does the story contrast Morrie's condition with?
What does the story contrast Morrie's condition with?
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What does the author initially find Morrie's sociology class to be?
What does the author initially find Morrie's sociology class to be?
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What is the flashback to the author's junior year in college related to?
What is the flashback to the author's junior year in college related to?
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What did the narrator bring to Morrie's house before his third visit?
What did the narrator bring to Morrie's house before his third visit?
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Where did the narrator stop before his third visit to Morrie?
Where did the narrator stop before his third visit to Morrie?
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What did the narrator feel about his visits with Morrie?
What did the narrator feel about his visits with Morrie?
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What did the narrator no longer do for his rides from the airport?
What did the narrator no longer do for his rides from the airport?
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What is Morrie's primary physical limitation due to ALS?
What is Morrie's primary physical limitation due to ALS?
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What did the narrator mimic in his behavior before visiting Morrie?
What did the narrator mimic in his behavior before visiting Morrie?
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Where does Morrie spend most of his time?
Where does Morrie spend most of his time?
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How does Morrie call for help when he needs it?
How does Morrie call for help when he needs it?
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What does the story contrast Morrie's condition with?
What does the story contrast Morrie's condition with?
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Morrie's sociology class focuses on the importance of compassion in society
Morrie's sociology class focuses on the importance of compassion in society
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The narrator rented a cellular phone for the rides from the airport
The narrator rented a cellular phone for the rides from the airport
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The narrator felt a sense of human kindness during his visits with Morrie
The narrator felt a sense of human kindness during his visits with Morrie
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The narrator brought plastic containers of food from Bread and Circus to Morrie's house before his third visit
The narrator brought plastic containers of food from Bread and Circus to Morrie's house before his third visit
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The narrator felt a sense of self-pity during his visits with Morrie
The narrator felt a sense of self-pity during his visits with Morrie
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Morrie's physical limitation due to ALS allows him to move freely without assistance
Morrie's physical limitation due to ALS allows him to move freely without assistance
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Morrie considers himself fortunate to have the opportunity to bid farewell to his loved ones
Morrie considers himself fortunate to have the opportunity to bid farewell to his loved ones
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Morrie's exercise in his sociology class involves students falling backward and trusting their classmates to catch them
Morrie's exercise in his sociology class involves students falling backward and trusting their classmates to catch them
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A shy girl in Morrie's sociology class demonstrated the importance of trust and belief by successfully falling backward
A shy girl in Morrie's sociology class demonstrated the importance of trust and belief by successfully falling backward
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The author initially found Morrie's sociology class to be unemotional and detached
The author initially found Morrie's sociology class to be unemotional and detached
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Study Notes
Morrie's Struggle with ALS
- Morrie can only move his fingers and hands and cannot lift his arms much higher than his chest due to ALS.
- He spends most of his time in his study in a large reclining chair, supported by pillows, blankets, and foam rubber.
- He has a small army of home care workers who assist him, and he uses a bell to call for help.
- Morrie admits to feeling sorry for himself in the mornings but limits his self-pity to a few tearful minutes each day.
- He considers himself lucky to have the time to say goodbye to his loved ones.
- The story contrasts Morrie's condition with news stories of brutal crimes, highlighting the fragility of life.
- Morrie teaches his students a lesson about trust and belief by conducting an exercise in his sociology class.
- In the exercise, students are asked to fall backward and trust their classmates to catch them.
- A shy girl overcomes her fear and successfully falls backward, demonstrating the importance of trust and belief.
- Morrie emphasizes the significance of feeling and trusting others, especially in difficult situations.
- The text also mentions a flashback to the author's junior year in college, where Morrie teaches a sociology class.
- The class focuses on human interactions, with students often ending up in tears, and the author initially finding it touchy-feely.
Morrie's Struggle with ALS
- Morrie can only move his fingers and hands and cannot lift his arms much higher than his chest due to ALS.
- He spends most of his time in his study in a large reclining chair, supported by pillows, blankets, and foam rubber.
- He has a small army of home care workers who assist him, and he uses a bell to call for help.
- Morrie admits to feeling sorry for himself in the mornings but limits his self-pity to a few tearful minutes each day.
- He considers himself lucky to have the time to say goodbye to his loved ones.
- The story contrasts Morrie's condition with news stories of brutal crimes, highlighting the fragility of life.
- Morrie teaches his students a lesson about trust and belief by conducting an exercise in his sociology class.
- In the exercise, students are asked to fall backward and trust their classmates to catch them.
- A shy girl overcomes her fear and successfully falls backward, demonstrating the importance of trust and belief.
- Morrie emphasizes the significance of feeling and trusting others, especially in difficult situations.
- The text also mentions a flashback to the author's junior year in college, where Morrie teaches a sociology class.
- The class focuses on human interactions, with students often ending up in tears, and the author initially finding it touchy-feely.
Morrie's Struggle with ALS
- Morrie can only move his fingers and hands and cannot lift his arms much higher than his chest due to ALS.
- He spends most of his time in his study in a large reclining chair, supported by pillows, blankets, and foam rubber.
- He has a small army of home care workers who assist him, and he uses a bell to call for help.
- Morrie admits to feeling sorry for himself in the mornings but limits his self-pity to a few tearful minutes each day.
- He considers himself lucky to have the time to say goodbye to his loved ones.
- The story contrasts Morrie's condition with news stories of brutal crimes, highlighting the fragility of life.
- Morrie teaches his students a lesson about trust and belief by conducting an exercise in his sociology class.
- In the exercise, students are asked to fall backward and trust their classmates to catch them.
- A shy girl overcomes her fear and successfully falls backward, demonstrating the importance of trust and belief.
- Morrie emphasizes the significance of feeling and trusting others, especially in difficult situations.
- The text also mentions a flashback to the author's junior year in college, where Morrie teaches a sociology class.
- The class focuses on human interactions, with students often ending up in tears, and the author initially finding it touchy-feely.
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Test your knowledge of "Morrie's Struggle with ALS" with this quiz. Explore Morrie's daily challenges, his lessons on trust and belief, and the impact of his condition on his interactions with others. See how much you remember about this poignant story and its themes.
