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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz tells the story that he regrets being mean towards whom?
(a) A close, family friend.
(b) His father.
(c) A colleague.
(d) His wife.

2. 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 having infinite time with loved ones.
(d) The fantasy of never dying.

3. According to Schwartz, one in declining health must accept that they will never again be physically ______.
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Unstable.
(c) Conscious.
(d) Stable.

4. Schwartz stresses the importance of coming to terms with __________.
(a) Declining health.
(b) The past.
(c) Your own prognosis.
(d) The future.

5. Schwartz explains that one must struggle to not ______ the past.
(a) Forget.
(b) Live in.
(c) Dismiss.
(d) Relive.

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

7. Even though Schwartz is not able to dance when he hears music, he is described as still being able to ______.
(a) Play the piano.
(b) Enjoy music.
(c) Sing along with the music.
(d) Play the guitar.

8. How long was Schwartz a professor?
(a) Five decades.
(b) Three decades.
(c) Two decades.
(d) Four decades.

9. According to Schwartz, whom do we respect with grief so we can do the same for ourselves?
(a) Acquaintances.
(b) Our pets.
(c) The dead.
(d) Our close relatives.

10. Schwartz explains that the caretaker should follow the sick person's ______.
(a) Dreams.
(b) Daily schedule.
(c) Initiative.
(d) Requests.

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

12. Schwartz discusses the importance of not ____________the past.
(a) Ignoring.
(b) Forgetting.
(c) Reliving.
(d) Embracing.

13. According to Schwartz, it is important that the sick ask for ________ from those with whom they have had difficult relationships.
(a) An explanation.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Guidance.
(d) Help.

14. Schwartz describes the common misconception that bodily health is _____ to all humans.
(a) Owed.
(b) Not commom.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Necessary.

15. Schwartz explains that sometimes sick people will want to _______, while other times they will not.
(a) Sleep.
(b) Sing.
(c) Talk.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz struggles most with loss of what natural body function?

2. Grief is a form release that can help one feel _____.

3. As the disease continues to progress, what type of situations must one must expect to increase in occurrence?

4. Schwartz explains that one must accept their difficulties like a(n) _______.

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

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