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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 one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.
(a) The same as before the diagnosis.
(b) Not involved.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Passionately.

2. Schwartz explains that, first and foremost, one must obtain what type of involvement in life?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Active.
(d) Satisfied.

3. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that one in declining health should find a way to maintain ______.
(a) Privacy.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Communication.

4. Schwartz suggests that one should set aside time to spend with whom?
(a) Yourself.
(b) Caregivers.
(c) Close family.
(d) Old friends.

5. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.
(a) Cope.
(b) Recover.
(c) Forget about the disease.
(d) Feel physically stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.

2. Schwartz stresses the importance of making ____ for yourself.

3. What action must an individual take to have others talk to them more?

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

5. Schwartz explains that even though one is losing control over the body, one can still retain control over ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Morrie stresses the importance of sharing how one feels with others. Describe Morrie's concept of sharing and how it relates to those in declining health.

2. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses relationships and making new friends. Describe how Morrie's social group of friends transformed after he was diagnosed with his illness.

3. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses the importance of relating to one's self. Explain Morrie's thoughts on relating to one's self.

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

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

6. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains that retaining a sense of control is necessary for one in declining health. Explain the sense of control Morrie discusses.

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

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

9. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?

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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