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

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

3. According to Schwartz, how many new friends did he make because of his illness?
(a) Six or seven.
(b) Four or five.
(c) Two or three.
(d) Nine or ten.

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

5. 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) 12 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In order to develop new relationships, one must be __________.

3. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?

4. According to Schwartz, relating to whom is important?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 6, Morrie explains how he became well-known. Explain the process which leads to Morrie being in the public eye.

2. In Chapter 10, Morrie describes his past religious experiences. What was Morrie's childhood religion? What worldwide event changed his religious views?

3. In Chapter 6, Morrie encourages his reader to become more active. Discuss how one in declining health should pursue activities.

4. In Chapter 6, Morrie explains the importance of not becoming useless. Explain why not becoming useless is so important.

5. In Chapter 9, Morrie states that one must be a witness to themselves. Explain what Morrie means by this statement.

6. In Chapter 6, Morrie discusses suffering. Briefly discuss Morrie's view on suffering and how it relates to one experiencing declining health.

7. In Chapter 7, Morrie explains the differences between knowing what you want and what you need. Explain Morrie's concept of basic need.

8. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains that privacy is a major issue to one in declining health. Explain why privacy is so important.

9. In Chapter 10, Morrie encourages his reader to discover what is divine. What event made Morrie find what he thought was divine? How did his views on life change?

10. In Chapter 10, Morrie explains that it is extremely important for the sufferer to develop a connection with a higher power. Explain the importance behind the development of this connection with a higher power.

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