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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz relates that in trying to distinguish between what you want and what you need, one should have what basic need?
(a) The need to change.
(b) The need to make other like you.
(c) The need to feel connected to others.
(d) The need to listen and not talk.

2. According to Schwartz, retaining what type of sense is essential to surviving one's illness mentally?
(a) Sense of touch.
(b) Sense of reality.
(c) Sense of balance.
(d) Sense of control.

3. What was Schwartz's faith throughout his childhood?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Jewish.

4. What world changing event does Schwartz describe as having a deep influence on believing in God?
(a) 9/11.
(b) The Holocaust.
(c) Pearl Harbor.
(d) World War I.

5. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.
(a) Judge.
(b) Witness.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Defender.

6. Schwartz explains that you can determine how you will respond to an event after what occurrence?
(a) An acknowledgement of previous mistakes.
(b) A temper tantrum.
(c) An apology.
(d) Your immediate, first reaction.

7. Schwartz stresses the importance of making ____ for yourself.
(a) A final will.
(b) Wishes.
(c) Photo albums.
(d) Goals.

8. Schwartz explains that there will be someone around to help how many hours of the day?
(a) As many hours as needed.
(b) As many as you allow.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

9. How many years prior to writing his book did Schwartz decide that he was not satisfied with his religious views?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

10. In Chapter 10, Schwartz advises the reader to discover what you find _____.
(a) Powerful.
(b) Special.
(c) Divine.
(d) Worthwhile.

11. Schwartz tells those in declining health that they should take on what characteristics?
(a) Kindness and generostiy.
(b) Sadness and anger.
(c) Hopefulness and happiness.
(d) Jealously and honesty.

12. According to Schwartz, relating to whom is important?
(a) Others and yourself.
(b) All hospital staff.
(c) Just yourself.
(d) Just close friends and family.

13. According to Schwartz, instead of doing what we are capable of doing, what do humans do?
(a) Sell ourselves short.
(b) Give up too easily.
(c) Never try our best.
(d) Try too hard.

14. What human trait is difficult to have in the face of pain?
(a) Courage.
(b) Willingness.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Shyness.

15. Schwartz explains that one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.
(a) Not involved.
(b) The same as before the diagnosis.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Passionately.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, how many new friends did he make because of his illness?

2. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.

3. Schwartz refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?

4. The second half of the book deals with what aspect of a disease?

5. Schwartz explains that even though one is losing control over the body, one can still retain control over ______.

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