Tuesdays with Morrie

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 27 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. In "The Curriculum," what do you learn about Morrie's illness, and why do you think the author begins the book this way?
2. In "The Syllabus," Morrie says he wants to teach lessons about life. What kinds of life lessons do you think a person can learn from someone who is very sick?
3. In "The Student," how has Mitch changed since he was Morrie's student in college? Use details from the chapter to explain your thinking.
4. In "The Audiovisual," Morrie appears on television. How does this show help Mitch reconnect with Morrie?
5. In "The Orientation," Mitch visits Morrie after many years. What feelings do you think Mitch has during this visit, and why?
6. In "The Classroom," Morrie's home becomes like a classroom. What makes Morrie a special kind of teacher?
7. In "Taking Attendance," Mitch starts visiting Morrie on Tuesdays. Why do you think showing up regularly matters in their relationship?
8. In "The First Tuesday: We Talk About the World," Morrie talks about caring for others. What does this chapter teach about paying attention to people beyond ourselves?
9. In "The Second Tuesday: We Talk About Feeling Sorry for Yourself," Morrie explains how he handles sadness. What can readers learn from the way he deals with feeling sorry for himself?
10. In "The Third Tuesday: We Talk About Regrets," Mitch brings a tape recorder and a list of questions. Why might talking about regrets be important for both Mitch and Morrie?
11. In "The Audiovisual, Part Two," Morrie is interviewed again. How does Morrie's honesty affect the people watching or listening to him?
12. In "The Professor," what do Morrie's past experiences show about the kind of person he became?
13. In "The Fourth Tuesday: We Talk About Death," Morrie says that learning how to die can help people learn how to live. What do you think he means?
14. In "The Fifth Tuesday: We Talk About Family," why is family so important to Morrie? How does he show this belief?
15. In "The Sixth Tuesday: We Talk About Emotions," Morrie talks about feeling emotions fully and then letting them go. How could this idea help someone in real life?
16. In the second chapter called "The Professor," how did Morrie's childhood shape his ideas about love, kindness, and teaching?
17. In "The Seventh Tuesday: We Talk About the Fear of Aging," Morrie has a different view of getting older. What does he think is good about aging?
18. In "The Eighth Tuesday: We Talk About Money," Morrie says that money and things do not bring true happiness. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
19. In "The Ninth Tuesday: We Talk About How Love Goes On," what does Morrie teach Mitch about love lasting even after someone is gone?
20. In "The Tenth Tuesday: We Talk About Marriage," what advice does Morrie give about a strong marriage or partnership?
21. In "The Eleventh Tuesday: We Talk About Our Culture," Morrie says people can build their own little culture. What kind of values would you want in your own culture?
22. In "The Audiovisual, Part Three," Morrie's body is weaker, but his words are still powerful. How can someone's ideas stay strong even when their body is not?
23. In "The Twelfth Tuesday: We Talk About Forgiveness," Morrie talks about forgiving others and yourself. Why can forgiveness be hard, and why can it also be helpful?
24. In "The Thirteenth Tuesday: We Talk About the Perfect Day," Morrie describes a simple perfect day. What does his answer show about what matters most to him?
25. In "The Fourteenth Tuesday: We Say Good-bye," how do Mitch and Morrie show their love and friendship during their last visit?
26. In "Graduation," why is Morrie's funeral called a graduation? What lesson has Mitch learned by the end of Morrie's class?
27. In "Conclusion," Mitch thinks about how Morrie changed his life. What is one lesson from the book that you would want to remember?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

In "The Fifth Tuesday: We Talk About Family," why is family so important to Morrie? How does he show this belief?

I think family is important to Morrie because family gives people love and support when life is hard. He shows this by talking about how much he loves his wife and sons. Even though he is sick, he still thinks about them and wants them to feel loved. Morrie teaches that family is not just people who live with you, but people who care for you deeply.

In "The Eighth Tuesday: We Talk About Money," Morrie says that money and things do not bring true happiness. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

I agree with Morrie because having lots of things might be fun for a little while, but it does not always make someone feel loved. People need friendship, kindness, and time with family to feel truly happy. A new toy or game can break or get boring, but a good memory with someone can last a long time. Morrie helps me remember that people matter more than stuff.

In "The Thirteenth Tuesday: We Talk About the Perfect Day," Morrie describes a simple perfect day. What does his answer show about what matters most to him?

Morrie's perfect day shows that he cares most about simple things and the people he loves. He does not wish for a fancy trip or a lot of money. He wants good food, dancing, and time with friends. This shows that Morrie believes happiness can come from ordinary moments when we share them with others.