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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 11, Considering Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Schwartz, one must _____ the past but not forget it.
(a) Learn from.
(b) Relive.
(c) Dismiss.
(d) Focus on.

2. According to Schwartz, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.
(a) Differently.
(b) With more determination.
(c) With more concentration.
(d) More slowly.

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

4. The article in the newspaper lead to an interview on what national news program?
(a) 60 Minutes.
(b) The Today Show.
(c) 20-20.
(d) Nightline.

5. According to Schwartz, who will be affected by your death?
(a) Everyone.
(b) Close relatives.
(c) Just you.
(d) Just friends and family.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how does Schwartz describe fantasy as a coping device?

2. In Chapter 5, Schwartz discusses the importance of _____________.

3. Schwartz explains that sometimes sick people will want to _______, while other times they will not.

4. After Schwartz was diagnosed with his disease, how did his life change the most?

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

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