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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. Schwartz describes the common misconception that bodily health is _____ to all humans.
(a) Not commom.
(b) Owed.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Perfect.

2. How does one handle stressful emotions, according to Schwartz?
(a) By seeking professional help.
(b) By relaxing and accepting that achievement is going to come later than expected.
(c) By informing friends and family that help is needed.
(d) By releasing anger.

3. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?
(a) A charity foundation.
(b) Documenting his declining health.
(c) An annual blood drive.
(d) Informing others that he would survive this disease.

4. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?
(a) Your life can become worthless.
(b) The illness can be all your friends and family think about.
(c) The illness can swallow up your life.
(d) The illness can be forgotten.

5. 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 see.
(c) Losing the ability to walk.
(d) Losing the ability to swallow and speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Schwartz teach?

2. According to Schwartz, what action should you take when feeling angry?

3. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?

4. What is the fourth aspect of the coping with illness that Schwartz suggests to his readers?

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

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