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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. Schwartz states the important point that when one grieves for what has been lost, it is also important to _____.
2. According to Schwartz, whom do we respect with grief so we can do the same for ourselves?
3. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?
4. What is the fourth aspect of the coping with illness that Schwartz suggests to his readers?
5. In Chapter 5, Schwartz discusses the importance of _____________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Throughout Chapter 1, Schwartz talks about the importance of asking for help. Describe his reasoning behind the need for asking for help.
2. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's focal point on the subject of psychology plays a major role in his life after teaching. Once Schwartz is diagnosed with his disease, how does he use his knowledge and focus in psychology to help him and others?
3. Morrie spends a lot of time discussing forgiveness. Explain the concept of forgiveness, as it is presented in Chapter 5.
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 first four steps of living with physical limitations and life-threatening diseases are explained. Describe these first four steps.
6. Explain what Morrie describes as the most difficult concept to handle when in declining health.
7. In Chapter 4, the fourth piece of advice that Morrie gives one in declining health involves comfort. Explain this advice.
8. 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.
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. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 10, the theme of man struggling to understand divinity is a prevalent theme. Explain this theme is connection to Schwartz's religious past and present.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 6, Schwartz discusses the sociologist Erving Goffman. Explain the importance that Goffman plays in helping Schwartz describe how to maintain an active involvement in life.
Essay Topic 3
Schwartz incorporates the philosophies of Martin Buber into to his book. Discuss the philosophies of Buber. Also, explain why Schwartz felt Buber's philosophies helped describe the idea that one in declining health needs to be kind to one's self.
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