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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Schwartz describe as only the beginning to relating to others?
(a) Wanting to be different.
(b) Wanting to be the same.
(c) Wanting to conquer the disease.
(d) Wanting new friends.

2. Schwartz explains that one can change who they are despite what new occurrence in one's life?
(a) Not being able to speak.
(b) Being completely dependent on others.
(c) Living in an extended care facility.
(d) Not being able to walk.

3. Today, what religion does Schwartz find himself drawn to?
(a) Protestant teachings.
(b) Jewish mysticism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Atheistic views.

4. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?
(a) Social.
(b) Physical.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Spiritual.

5. Schwartz states that even though one is ______ it does not mean that friendships cannot still be developed.
(a) Ill.
(b) Scared.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Lonely.

6. What loss is a risk of physical infirmity?
(a) Losing sight of the future.
(b) Losing one's sense of purpose.
(c) Losing recognition of familiar faces.
(d) Losing past memories.

7. After his diagnosis, Schwartz began writing _____.
(a) Aphorisms.
(b) Letters to the editor.
(c) Short stories.
(d) Self-help articles.

8. Schwartz explains that one should not try to change _________.
(a) At a snail's pace.
(b) Too quickly.
(c) Without giving notice.
(d) Too slowly.

9. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that when one is sick. one can experience more ______.
(a) Life's little treasures.
(b) Time with family.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Time alone.

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

11. Schwartz encourages the reader to pursue _______.
(a) New activities.
(b) Long lost relatives.
(c) Old friends.
(d) Interests.

12. According to Schwartz, increasing what type of control requires understanding why you are doing what you are doing?
(a) Control over the mind.
(b) Control over the outcome of the disease.
(c) Emotional control.
(d) Control over the physical body.

13. Schwartz believes that it is important to not let one believe that they are _____.
(a) Unwanted.
(b) Unimportant.
(c) Indefinable.
(d) Useless.

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

15. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?
(a) Calm and centered.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Happy and satisfied.
(d) Compassionate towards others.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, figuring out what activities one should do requires knowing what aspect of one's life?

2. What world changing event does Schwartz describe as having a deep influence on believing in God?

3. According to Schwartz in Chapter 9, what two actions will one have to perform when health is declining?

4. What action should people always take when they are diagnosed with a debilitating disease?

5. Chapter 8 is based on being kind to whom?

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