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Who was present with Morrie when he died?
Who was present with Morrie when he died?
- His immediate family, Rob, Jon, Charlotte, and Marsha (correct)
- His immediate family and some close friends
- Only his immediate family
- His extended family and friends
What does the phrase 'hung on' imply in the text?
What does the phrase 'hung on' imply in the text?
- Waited for something eagerly
- Physically hung onto something
- Became emotionally attached
- Persisted through difficult circumstances (correct)
Why does the text suggest that Morrie may have chosen to pass away when he did?
Why does the text suggest that Morrie may have chosen to pass away when he did?
- To be alone in his final moments
- To ensure his family wouldn't witness his passing
- To be surrounded by his belongings
- To avoid haunting others with his last moments (correct)
What did Marsha do at Morrie's 'unofficial' memorial service?
What did Marsha do at Morrie's 'unofficial' memorial service?
What did the doctor say about Morrie's condition before he passed away?
What did the doctor say about Morrie's condition before he passed away?
What objects were nearby when Morrie passed away?
What objects were nearby when Morrie passed away?
What was the significance of the date, the fourth of November, in the text?
What was the significance of the date, the fourth of November, in the text?
What was the title of the book that was largely Morrie's idea?
What was the title of the book that was largely Morrie's idea?
Where did the last class of the old professor's life take place?
Where did the last class of the old professor's life take place?
What did the author want to tell the person he was before rediscovering his old professor?
What did the author want to tell the person he was before rediscovering his old professor?
What was the location of the funeral held for Morrie?
What was the location of the funeral held for Morrie?
Who read a few poems at Morrie's funeral?
Who read a few poems at Morrie's funeral?
What did the author discover in the old college material after Morrie's death?
What did the author discover in the old college material after Morrie's death?
What did the author's brother sign off with in a message received on the fax machine?
What did the author's brother sign off with in a message received on the fax machine?
What did the author's brother write about in the message received on the fax machine?
What did the author's brother write about in the message received on the fax machine?
