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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.
(a) Helping.
(b) Giving false hope to.
(c) Kidding.
(d) Parenting.

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

3. Schwartz explains that one should set goals of being _____ and outgoing, even when you do not feel it.
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Nice.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Calm.

4. According to Schwartz, figuring out what activities one should do requires knowing what aspect of one's life?
(a) Who you were.
(b) Who you want to be.
(c) Who others want you to be.
(d) Who you are.

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

6. According to Schwartz, how will one's friends and family act towards the disease?
(a) The disease isn't important.
(b) The disease never existed.
(c) The disease is worse than it actually is.
(d) The disease is better.

7. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves in what manner?
(a) Gently.
(b) Tough.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) As if one is invincible.

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

9. Schwartz explains that you should accept some doubts about your capacity to perform what action?
(a) Seeking treatment.
(b) Changing emotions.
(c) Watching your own health decline.
(d) Depending on others.

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

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

12. Schwartz refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?
(a) Max Weber.
(b) Erving Goffman.
(c) Martin Luther King Jr.
(d) Karl Marx.

13. Chapter 8 is based on being kind to whom?
(a) Doctors and nurses.
(b) Yourself.
(c) Family members.
(d) Close friends.

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

15. Schwartz explains that you must develop a sense of ________ where you can get a perspective on your feelings and thoughts.
(a) A place of serenity .
(b) Emotional space.
(c) A happy place.
(d) Privacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the famous sociologist, what happens when social roles are taken away from a person?

2. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that when one is sick. one can experience more ______.

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

4. Today, what religion does Schwartz find himself drawn to?

5. The article in the newspaper lead to an interview on what national news program?

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