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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Getting to Where You Want to Be, Chapter 9, Dealing with Your Mind and Emotions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves in what manner?
(a) Gently.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Tough.
(d) As if one is invincible.

3. What fantasy will help a person in declining health?
(a) The fantasy of being in heaven.
(b) The fantasy of not being sick anymore.
(c) The fantasy of never dying.
(d) The fantasy of having infinite time with loved ones.

4. According to the famous sociologist, what happens when social roles are taken away from a person?
(a) The person is lost.
(b) There is no one left.
(c) The person dies.
(d) One finds themself.

5. In Chapter 5, Schwartz states that one must come to terms with whom?
(a) Those with whom you have had difficult relationships.
(b) God.
(c) Doctors and nurses.
(d) All friends and family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Even though Schwartz is not able to dance when he hears music, he is described as still being able to ______.

3. Grief is what type of an emotion?

4. What group of people does Schwartz describe as the least likely to ask for help?

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

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