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

2. According to Schwartz, how does our society feel about death?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Horrified.
(c) Accepting.
(d) Angry.

3. What action does Schwartz ask his friends and family to perform when he is feeling up or down?
(a) To keep in touch with him.
(b) To keep him in reality.
(c) To hug him.
(d) To encourage him.

4. What action will make the disease better?
(a) Researching the disease on your own.
(b) Complaining.
(c) Discussing the prognosis with your doctor.
(d) Not seeking help.

5. In Chapter 4, how does Schwartz describe fantasy as a coping device?
(a) Not worth the pain.
(b) Ineffective.
(c) Very good.
(d) Guaranteed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Morrie Schwartz is a professor of what subject?

3. According to Schwartz, what is the first step in developing peace?

4. What method does Schwartz use to express his feelings about the progress of his disease?

5. According to Schwartz, one in declining health must accept that they will never again be physically ______.

(see the answer key)

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