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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, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.
2. Schwartz explains that many of us are too hard on ourselves for our _____.
3. Schwartz describes the common misconception that bodily health is _____ to all humans.
4. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?
5. According to Schwartz, one must _____ the past but not forget it.
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses the concept of living one's past positively. Explain how one is able to live their past positively, according to Morrie.
2. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?
3. In Chapter 3, Morrie focuses on grief. Explain his concept of grieving and mourning for yourself and the importance of this concept.
4. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.
5. 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?
6. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.
7. Morrie spends a lot of time discussing forgiveness. Explain the concept of forgiveness, as it is presented in Chapter 5.
8. In Chapter 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.
9. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.
10. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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