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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. According to Schwartz, what action should you take when feeling angry?
2. Schwartz received a diagnosis for what disease?
3. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?
4. Schwartz explains that one must accept their difficulties like a(n) _______.
5. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. Morrie spends a lot of time discussing forgiveness. Explain the concept of forgiveness, as it is presented in Chapter 5.
3. In Chapter 4, Morrie describes that acknowledging negative feelings is important. Explain what Morrie means in relation to family members and these negative feelings.
4. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.
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. Explain what Morrie describes as the most difficult concept to handle when in declining health.
8. In Chapter 3, Morrie focuses on grief. Explain his concept of grieving and mourning for yourself and the importance of this concept.
9. 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.
10. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 1, background information is given about Schwartz, and the progress of his disease is explained. Give a detailed explanation of Schwartz's background. Describe what makes him so qualified to write a book like "Morrie: In His Own Words." Finally, discuss the progress of Schwartz's loss of physical power and the mental and physical feelings associated with the loss of power.
Essay Topic 2
Morrie Schwartz's purpose for writing this book is deeply inspirational. Describe his purpose for the book, including what he wants as the ultimate result from those in declining health who have read his book.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 6, Schwartz explains that it is never too late to get involved in an activity or redirect your interests. Describe these concepts, using specific examples from the story. Initially, what interest did Morrie pursue for his own benefit?
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