Morrie 12

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What was Boston like during the first week in September?

Overflowing with tourists

Quiet and deserted

Filled with students unloading trunks (correct)

Empty with no students in sight

Why did the author think it seemed wrong for Morrie to be in his study?

Because he was unwell and should have been resting

Because it was back-to-school week and he didn't have a class waiting for him (correct)

Because he was missing out on watching football on TV

Because he was supposed to be at a college campus

Why did the author switch to lavaliere microphones for their taped conversations?

Because it was difficult for Morrie to hold handheld microphones for long (correct)

Because lavaliere microphones are more fashionable

Because handheld microphones were too expensive

Because they wanted to experiment with different microphones

Why did the microphone frequently need adjustment during the taped conversations?

Morrie's loose cotton shirts caused the microphone to sag and flop Signup and view all the answers

What advice did the author give based on his experience with retired football players?

It is best to leave them alone when their old seasons come around Signup and view all the answers

What does Morrie emphasize as the vital role in life?

Familial support Signup and view all the answers

According to Morrie, what is a family not just about?

Love Signup and view all the answers

What does Morrie believe cannot substitute the experience of raising a family?

Friendships Signup and view all the answers

What does Morrie encourage his sons to do despite his illness?

Continue with their lives Signup and view all the answers

What does Morrie acknowledge as the painful price of leaving his family soon?

Emotional toll Signup and view all the answers

What type of cancer was the narrator's brother diagnosed with?

Pancreatic cancer Signup and view all the answers

Where did the narrator's brother undergo experimental treatments for cancer?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator cope with the situation of his brother's illness?

Diving into work and finding comfort in his relationship with Morrie Signup and view all the answers

What were the narrator's feelings towards his brother's wish for solitude during his fight against cancer?

Guilty and angry Signup and view all the answers

What does the text primarily focus on?

The complex dynamics of sibling relationships and the challenges of dealing with a loved one's illness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A Brother's Battle with Cancer

The narrator has a younger brother who looks very different from him and their dark-haired sister
The brother grew up as the pampered, adored, and inwardly tortured youngest child who dreamed of being an actor or singer
The narrator and his brother had very different personalities, with the narrator being the good student and his brother being the family favorite
The narrator had a fear of suffering an untimely disease, and he worked at a feverish pace, bracing himself for cancer
The narrator's brother was diagnosed with the same rare form of cancer that their uncle had - pancreatic cancer
The brother fought the disease with experimental treatments in Spain, and after five years, it appeared to chase the cancer into remission
The brother did not want the narrator or any family members around during his fight against cancer, causing the narrator to feel guilty and angry
The narrator coped with the situation by diving into work and found comfort in his relationship with Morrie
The narrator recalls a childhood memory of a dangerous sled ride with his brother, feeling united by childish pride after surviving a potentially fatal situation
The text is rich in emotional and vivid imagery, including scenes of childhood sled rides and the fear of impending danger
The story highlights the complex dynamics of sibling relationships and the challenges of dealing with a loved one's illness
The text captures the emotional turmoil of the narrator as he grapples with guilt, anger, and fear while his brother battles cancer in a distant land

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"A Brother's Battle with Cancer" Quiz Test your understanding of the emotional and complex dynamics of sibling relationships and the challenges of dealing with a loved one's illness in this quiz based on the poignant story of a brother's fight against pancreatic cancer. Delve into the narrator's experiences, emotions, and coping mechanisms as he grapples with guilt, anger, and fear while his brother battles cancer in a distant land.