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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, one in declining health should enjoy being _____________.
2. Chapter 5 concerns the importance of holding on to ______.
3. As described in Chapter 2, ______ helps Schwartz deal with his disease.
4. What method does Schwartz use to express his feelings about the progress of his disease?
5. According to Schwartz, what is the effect of negative feelings?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain what Morrie describes as the most difficult concept to handle when in declining health.
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, 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.
4. In Chapter 4, Morrie describes that acknowledging negative feelings is important. Explain what Morrie means in relation to family members and these negative feelings.
5. 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.
6. In Chapter 2, Schwartz describes psychological vulnerability. Explain this concept.
7. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?
8. 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.
9. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.
10. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
There are two major parts of the book "Morrie: In His Own Words." Describe the major differences between the two parts of the book. Also, explain what Schwartz's main goal is behind each of the two major parts.
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