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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. Unresolved grief can turn good grief into what type of grief?
2. According to Schwartz, it is important that the sick ask for ________ from those with whom they have had difficult relationships.
3. What action will make the disease better?
4. How long was Schwartz a professor?
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. In Chapter 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.
3. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.
4. Throughout Chapter 1, Schwartz talks about the importance of asking for help. Describe his reasoning behind the need for asking for help.
5. In Chapter 3, Morrie focuses on grief. Explain his concept of grieving and mourning for yourself and the importance of this concept.
6. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's disease and its signs and symptoms are described. Explain his diagnosis and what is occurring in his body.
7. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.
8. 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.
9. Using text from Chapter 4, discuss how Morrie explains contradictory feelings.
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
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
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
A major elements of Schwartz writing is the internal conflict of man versus man. More specifically it is Morrie versus his own health. Explain this conflict. What various emotions does Morrie display due to the impact his health is having on his physical limitations?
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