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

2. Schwartz explains that learning to grieve for yourself is just as important as grieving for whom?
(a) Family pets.
(b) Anyone else.
(c) Good friends.
(d) Close family members.

3. Schwartz has a breakdown nearly how long after the most tragic event of his life?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 50 years.

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

5. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.
(a) Advance.
(b) Improve.
(c) Freeze.
(d) Regress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fantasy will help a person in declining health?

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

3. Schwartz recognizes that _____ are associated with the more difficult periods of the disease.

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

5. Schwartz received a diagnosis for what disease?

(see the answer key)

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