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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 believes that it is important to not let one believe that they are _____.
(a) Useless.
(b) Indefinable.
(c) Unwanted.
(d) Unimportant.

2. According to Schwartz, increasing what type of control requires understanding why you are doing what you are doing?
(a) Control over the outcome of the disease.
(b) Emotional control.
(c) Control over the mind.
(d) Control over the physical body.

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

4. What human trait is difficult to have in the face of pain?
(a) Courage.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Willingness.
(d) Shyness.

5. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.
(a) Witness.
(b) Defender.
(c) Judge.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz states that even though one is ______ it does not mean that friendships cannot still be developed.

2. Schwartz explains that by seeking God one has already established some sort of _________.

3. According to Schwartz in Chapter 9, what two actions will one have to perform when health is declining?

4. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?

5. Schwartz refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Morrie stresses the importance of having time alone. Explain why alone time is so important to someone who is ill.

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses Martin Buber. Who is Buber, and what significance does he have to Morrie?

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

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

9. In Chapter 9, Morrie stresses the importance of detachment from the disease. Explain why this detachment is so important to Morrie. What personally helps Morrie form this sense of detachment?

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

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