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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. In Chapter 1, Living with Physical Limitation, Schwartz advises the reader that they will first recognize ________.
(a) Lessening or loss of physical power.
(b) Memory loss.
(c) Intense pain.
(d) Restraint in natural impulses.

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

3. Schwartz received a diagnosis for what disease?
(a) ALS.
(b) Brain cancer.
(c) Pulmonary fibrous.
(d) Parkinson's disease.

4. What group of people does Schwartz describe as the least likely to ask for help?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Middle-aged men and women.
(d) Senior citizens.

5. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?
(a) His natural implusiveness.
(b) His urge to sleepwalk.
(c) His need to get in his car.
(d) His ability to stand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?

2. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?

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

4. As the disease continues to progress, what type of situations must one must expect to increase in occurrence?

5. What did Schwartz refer to as the most surprising occurrence in beginning of his illness?

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