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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 2, Handling Frustration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Schwartz refer to as the most surprising occurrence in beginning of his illness?
(a) Losing the ability to hear.
(b) Losing the ability to swallow and speak.
(c) Losing the ability to walk.
(d) Losing the ability to see.

2. Schwartz watches what part of his body deteriorate slowly?
(a) His sense of hearing.
(b) His sight.
(c) His sense of taste.
(d) His nerves.

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

4. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?
(a) When your doctor gives you a bad prognosis.
(b) When you are in a bad mood.
(c) When your doctor gives an estimation of how much time one has left.
(d) When you are feeling worse.

5. According to Schwartz, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.
(a) Differently.
(b) With more concentration.
(c) More slowly.
(d) With more determination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?

2. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?

3. As described in Chapter 2, ______ helps Schwartz deal with his disease.

4. According to Schwartz, what is the very best way to avoid letting one's emotions spiral out of control?

5. Schwartz struggles most with loss of what natural body function?

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