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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 struggles most with loss of what natural body function?
(a) Memory.
(b) Mobility.
(c) Arm function.
(d) Digestion.

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

3. The best way for Schwartz to express loss is by __________.
(a) Screaming.
(b) Crying.
(c) Not talking about the issue.
(d) Going to therapy.

4. Schwartz explains that one may want what occurrence to happen?
(a) Silence from friends and family.
(b) A bad prognosis.
(c) Unexplained happiness.
(d) Death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, whom do we respect with grief so we can do the same for ourselves?

2. When does acceptance occur, according to Schwartz?

3. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?

4. Presumably, what occurrence will be counteracted by the peace one cultivates?

5. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, Schwartz discusses the concept of frustration. Explain the importance of frustration as it relates to the way one handles a disease.

3. 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.

4. At the end of Chapter 1, Schwartz discusses the importance of one not becoming obsessed with one's illness. Explain his concept behind this idea.

5. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.

6. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?

7. In Chapter 5, Morrie states that one must learn from the past. Explain how this is possible.

8. In Chapter 3, both good grief and bad grief are explained by Morrie. Discuss the importance of both forms of grief, as they relate to Morrie's point of view.

9. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's first four steps of living with physical limitations and life-threatening diseases are explained. Describe these first four steps.

10. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.

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