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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. What method does Schwartz use to develop a sense of detachment?
(a) Discussing his problems with a professional.
(b) Focuses on other activities.
(c) He sleeps a lot.
(d) Meditation.

2. According to Schwartz, what process is started at birth?
(a) Dying.
(b) Living.
(c) Loving.
(d) Growing.

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

4. In Chapter 4, Schwartz expresses the importance of acknowledging what type of feelings?
(a) Feelings of lust.
(b) Positive feelings.
(c) Feelings of resentment.
(d) Negative feelings.

5. According to Schwartz, what should one in declining health not do?
(a) Criticize yourself.
(b) Pat yourself on back.
(c) Think that you will survive the disease.
(d) Ask for help when needed.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, when fantasy becomes ____________, one should come back to reality.

2. The best way for Schwartz to express loss is by __________.

3. Schwartz describes that you often lose your sense of ______ in Western life, and you should try to make an effort to regain it.

4. Where did Schwartz teach?

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

(see the answer key)

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