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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?
2. In Chapter 4, how does Schwartz describe fantasy as a coping device?
3. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?
4. According to Schwartz, one should accept the past as _____.
5. According to Schwartz, what is the very best way to avoid letting one's emotions spiral out of control?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.
2. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.
3. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.
4. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.
5. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's disease and its signs and symptoms are described. Explain his diagnosis and what is occurring in his body.
6. In Chapter 3, Morrie explains that the act of crying and the emotions that go along with it have helped him to grieve. Discuss his personal experience with this concept.
7. 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.
8. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.
9. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of not being afraid to ask for help when it is needed can be found throughout the book. Explain why Schwartz believes that asking for help is not a bad action. Be sure to include specific examples from the book to fully support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Overcoming adversity is a major theme developed throughout the book. Explain the theme of overcoming adversity. Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Schwartz describes an extremely passionate scene from a group therapy session that he attended to help express loss. Describe this therapy session and the reward that Schwartz was able to obtain from this therapy session.
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