Directions: Fully answer each question for the Professor, 4th Tuesday and 5th Tuesday chapters. 1. How old is Morrie when his mother dies? How does he cope with her illness?
2. What happens to Morrie's brother, David? Why does Morrie feel responsible?
3. Identify Eva and explain her significance in Morrie's life.
4. Where does Morrie's father want him to get a job? Why does this plan fail? How does Morrie feel about this?
5. What is the newest addition to Morrie's house when Mitch arrives for his fourth Tuesday? How does Mitch react to
it?
6. Explain what you think Morrie means by his aphorism, "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live."
7. How does Morrie apply the idea "if you accept that you can die at any time" to Mitch's life?
8. Explain Morrie's philosophy about family. What kind of rapport does he have with his own family? Explain whether
you do or do not agree with Morrie's philosophy.
9. What is the "painful price” Morrie must pay for having children?
10. Who is Mitch's brother? What is their relationship? Why do you think Mitch includes the flashback about their
childhood?