Tuesdays with Morrie -- Study Questions (Part II ) --
The Student; The Audiovisual; The Orientation; The Classroom; Taking Attendance ; The First Tuesday
Laddered Evaluation:
· Level 4: All questions and All Paragraph answers, quotes and page numbers for each answer. Polished writing. Sentence form
· Level 3: ? of the questions (as shown here) and 3 Paragraph answers, quotes and page numbers for each answer. Polished writing. Sentence form.
· Level 2: ? of the questions (as shown here) and 2 Paragraph answers. Polished. Sentence form.
· Level 1: ? of the questions (as shown here) and 1 Paragraph answer. Polished. Sentence form.
1. What qualities are most essential in Morrie’s success as a friend and communicator?
2. Why does Mitch decide to visit Morrie after sixteen years of separation?
3. How do Mitch and Morrie’s emotions and reactions differ upon their reunion?
4. What does Mitch call Morrie? What does Morrie call Mitch? Why?
5. Why are some people more unhappy than Morrie?
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6. Throughout this section Albom interjects current events (those of 1994) between his stories about Morrie. Why do you think he does this? What point does it serve?
7. Reflect on the title of the section: “Taking Attendance.” (pg. 41) Why is this important?
8. What is the only thing that troubles Morrie about his condition? Why do you think he feels this way? What is he really losing?
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9. Why do you think Mitch is so attached to Morrie? What does this tell you about him?
10. Is Morrie a believable character? What would you ask him if you had the chance?
Paragraph Answers -- Using all of the skills we have established for writing by way of grammar packages, write the best paragraphs that you can in response to the following prompts. 4 paragraphs total.
Personal Response:
1. Minimum 200 words.
2. State the author’s position in your own words.
3. State your own position.
4. Use a minimum of 2 examples from personal experience to support your position.
5. Conclude (synthesize) your ideas.
“Dying is only one thing to be sad over, Mitch. Living unhappily is something else.” (35)
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“I had become too wrapped up in the siren song of my own life. I was busy.” (33)
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Morrie calls Ted Koppel a “narcissist” at the conclusion of their interview. Explain what this means based on your understanding of the myth “The Face in the Pool.”
o How is Koppel a narcissist?
o Are there other narcissists in the novel so far?
o Explain your answer.
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Morrie says, “The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it.” Analyze Morrie’s thoughts on our culture. Do you agree? Cite examples supporting your views.
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At the end of the section, Morrie says, “Love is the only rational act.” Do you agree? Reflect on Morrie’s thoughts. Is love always a rational act?