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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 explains that learning to grieve for yourself is just as important as grieving for whom?

2. Schwartz explains that it is important for relationships to be ______.

3. Schwartz stresses the importance of ______ one's self.

4. According to Schwartz, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.

5. In Chapter 1, Living with Physical Limitation, Schwartz advises the reader that they will first recognize ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.

2. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.

3. Explain what Morrie describes as the most difficult concept to handle when in declining health.

4. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.

5. In Chapter 3, Morrie discusses how he was able to overcome his mother's death. Explain the special circumstances that help Morrie cope.

6. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.

7. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.

8. In Chapter 4, the fourth piece of advice that Morrie gives one in declining health involves comfort. Explain this advice.

9. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?

10. 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?

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 9, Schwartz discusses the importance of having control. What does he stress that one has control over? How is one supposed to obtain this control? Use details from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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