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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz explains that focusing on _____ is not an effective form of grieving.
(a) Regret.
(b) Past decisions.
(c) Good grief.
(d) Emotions.

2. In Chapter 1, Living with Physical Limitation, Schwartz advises the reader that they will first recognize ________.
(a) Lessening or loss of physical power.
(b) Memory loss.
(c) Restraint in natural impulses.
(d) Intense pain.

3. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?
(a) His natural implusiveness.
(b) His need to get in his car.
(c) His urge to sleepwalk.
(d) His ability to stand.

4. What type of feelings will not go away because one is sick?
(a) Love.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Hope.
(d) Anger and resentment.

5. In Chapter 5, Schwartz discusses the importance of _____________.
(a) Forgetting.
(b) Talking to loved ones.
(c) Reminiscing.
(d) Relieving pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz watches what part of his body deteriorate slowly?

2. According to Schwartz, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.

3. Schwartz explains that it is important for relationships to be ______.

4. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?

5. Unresolved grief can turn good grief into what type of grief?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses the past. Explain why Morrie places such a major emphasize on the past, as it relates to one experiencing declining health.

2. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.

3. The emotional patterns of illness are explained by Schwartz in Chapter 2. Explain the significance of these patterns.

4. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.

5. Using text from Chapter 4, discuss how Morrie explains contradictory feelings.

6. In Chapter 4, the fourth piece of advice that Morrie gives one in declining health involves comfort. Explain this advice.

7. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's focal point on the subject of psychology plays a major role in his life after teaching. Once Schwartz is diagnosed with his disease, how does he use his knowledge and focus in psychology to help him and others?

8. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's disease and its signs and symptoms are described. Explain his diagnosis and what is occurring in his body.

9. In Chapter 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.

10. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.

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