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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Understanding Where You Are Now, Chapter 4, Reaching Acceptance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the hardest opposites to handle, as described in Chapter 4?
(a) Wanting to cry and laugh at the same time.
(b) Wanting to live and die at the same time.
(c) Wanting to walk and be still at the same time.
(d) Wanting to care and be cared for at the same time.

2. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?
(a) A scene from his mother's death.
(b) A scene from the loss of his child.
(c) His own death.
(d) The happiness moment of his life.

3. According to Schwartz, sufferers should ask friends and family in advance for a ______.
(a) Compassionate nudge.
(b) Daily phone call.
(c) Positive outlook.
(d) Daily hug.

4. Even though Schwartz is not able to dance when he hears music, he is described as still being able to ______.
(a) Play the guitar.
(b) Sing along with the music.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Enjoy music.

5. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?
(a) Continue to let it grow.
(b) Try to forget about it.
(c) Let it pass.
(d) Talk about it with others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz explains that focusing on _____ is not an effective form of grieving.

2. Schwartz views grief as a way of giving respect to __________.

3. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?

4. According to Schwartz, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.

5. According to Schwartz, the third element of illness that the reader should understand is______.

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