Morrie 9
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What did the narrator bring along with the food on the next Tuesday?

  • A Sony tape recorder (correct)
  • A laptop
  • A smartphone
  • A digital camera

    • Why did the narrator bring the tape recorder?

  • To take pictures of the food
  • To record a podcast
  • To record music
  • To remember the conversation with Morrie (correct)

    • How did Morrie initially respond to the narrator's suggestion of using the tape recorder?

  • He felt uncomfortable and asked the narrator to put it down (correct)
  • He laughed and told the narrator not to say that he's going to die
  • He was excited and immediately started speaking into the recorder
  • He declined politely and asked the narrator to take it back

    • What did the narrator feel about using the tape recorder during their conversations?

    <p>Intrusive, as reporters often do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Morrie express about the tape recorder after the narrator offered not to use it?

    <p>He wanted to tell the narrator about his life before he couldn't anymore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompts the author to create a list of life questions?

    <p>Morrie's impending death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Morrie criticize in the culture?

    <p>Focus on egotistical things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author briefly entertain, prompted by Morrie's suggestion?

    <p>Pursuing graduate school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author complete a thesis on, with Morrie's support?

    <p>Ritualistic nature of football in America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about the author's relationship with Morrie?

    <p>The author's evolving relationship with Morrie and Morrie's profound impact on the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morrie initially rejected the idea of using the tape recorder during their conversations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The narrator brought a Sony tape recorder on the next Tuesday.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The narrator felt intrusive while using the tape recorder.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morrie expressed discomfort with the tape recorder and asked the narrator to put it down.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The narrator wanted to use the tape recorder to remember their conversations with Morrie.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morrie's impending death affects only his family and friends, not his former students and colleagues

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author admires Morrie's courage, humor, patience, and openness in the face of death

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morrie's perspective on life is not different or healthier than others

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morrie suggests the author pursue graduate school, and the author embraces the idea enthusiastically

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text captures the author's evolving relationship with Morrie and Morrie's profound impact on the author

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator bring along with the food on the next Tuesday?

    <p>A Sony tape recorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Morrie initially respond to the narrator's suggestion of using the tape recorder?

    <p>He expressed discomfort and asked the narrator to put it down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Morrie criticize in the culture?

    <p>The obsession with material possessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator bring the tape recorder?

    <p>To remember and listen to their conversations later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author briefly entertain, prompted by Morrie's suggestion?

    <p>The notion of not using the tape recorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Morrie express about the tape recorder after the narrator offered not to use it?

    <p>He shared his excitement about recording their conversations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author complete a thesis on, with Morrie's support?

    <p>The impact of storytelling on human connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Morrie criticize in the culture?

    <p>The focus on egotistical things and lack of introspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompts the author to create a list of life questions?

    <p>Morrie's impending death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author complete a thesis on, with Morrie's support?

    <p>The ritualistic nature of football in America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Morrie suggest the author pursue?

    <p>Graduate school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about the author's relationship with Morrie?

    <p>The author's evolving relationship with Morrie and Morrie's profound impact on the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author wonder about Morrie and discuss with him?

    <p>Morrie's regrets and the fear of missed opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Morrie's perspective on life appear to be, according to the author?

    <p>Different and healthier than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author admire about Morrie in the face of death?

    <p>Morrie's courage, humor, patience, and openness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    "Morrie's Impact on the Author and Their Relationship"

    • Morrie's impending death affects his family, friends, former students, and colleagues
    • The author admires Morrie's courage, humor, patience, and openness in the face of death
    • Morrie's perspective on life is different and healthier than others
    • The author wonders about Morrie's regrets and discusses the fear of missed opportunities with Morrie
    • Morrie criticizes the culture's focus on egotistical things and lack of introspection
    • Morrie becomes the author's teacher, prompting the author to create a list of life questions
    • The author returns to Morrie for guidance and considers writing a thesis with his help
    • The author completes a thesis on the ritualistic nature of football in America, with Morrie's support
    • Morrie suggests the author pursue graduate school, and the author briefly entertains the idea
    • The author experiences a tension of opposites regarding leaving or continuing education
    • The author looks to Morrie for guidance and support as they contemplate their future
    • The text captures the author's evolving relationship with Morrie and Morrie's profound impact on the author

    "Morrie's Impact on the Author and Their Relationship"

    • Morrie's impending death affects his family, friends, former students, and colleagues
    • The author admires Morrie's courage, humor, patience, and openness in the face of death
    • Morrie's perspective on life is different and healthier than others
    • The author wonders about Morrie's regrets and discusses the fear of missed opportunities with Morrie
    • Morrie criticizes the culture's focus on egotistical things and lack of introspection
    • Morrie becomes the author's teacher, prompting the author to create a list of life questions
    • The author returns to Morrie for guidance and considers writing a thesis with his help
    • The author completes a thesis on the ritualistic nature of football in America, with Morrie's support
    • Morrie suggests the author pursue graduate school, and the author briefly entertains the idea
    • The author experiences a tension of opposites regarding leaving or continuing education
    • The author looks to Morrie for guidance and support as they contemplate their future
    • The text captures the author's evolving relationship with Morrie and Morrie's profound impact on the author

    "Morrie's Impact on the Author and Their Relationship"

    • Morrie's impending death affects his family, friends, former students, and colleagues
    • The author admires Morrie's courage, humor, patience, and openness in the face of death
    • Morrie's perspective on life is different and healthier than others
    • The author wonders about Morrie's regrets and discusses the fear of missed opportunities with Morrie
    • Morrie criticizes the culture's focus on egotistical things and lack of introspection
    • Morrie becomes the author's teacher, prompting the author to create a list of life questions
    • The author returns to Morrie for guidance and considers writing a thesis with his help
    • The author completes a thesis on the ritualistic nature of football in America, with Morrie's support
    • Morrie suggests the author pursue graduate school, and the author briefly entertains the idea
    • The author experiences a tension of opposites regarding leaving or continuing education
    • The author looks to Morrie for guidance and support as they contemplate their future
    • The text captures the author's evolving relationship with Morrie and Morrie's profound impact on the author

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    "Morrie's Impact on the Author and Their Relationship" Quiz Explore the profound impact of Morrie's impending death on his loved ones, and delve into the author's admiration for Morrie's perspective on life. Discover the evolving relationship between the author and Morrie, and the influence Morrie has on the author's life choices and academic pursuits.

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