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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. In Chapter 10, Schwartz discusses that it is important for the sufferer to develop a connection with whom?

2. Schwartz refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?

3. After his diagnosis, Schwartz began writing _____.

4. Schwartz explains that by seeking God one has already established some sort of _________.

5. According to Schwartz, figuring out what activities one should do requires knowing what aspect of one's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses Martin Buber. Who is Buber, and what significance does he have to Morrie?

2. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses newly found freedom of being whom you want to be. Explain this freedom and why it suddenly occurs.

3. In Chapter 6, Morrie encourages his reader to become more active. Discuss how one in declining health should pursue activities.

4. In Chapter 10, Morrie discusses the importance of spiritual connection. Explain Morrie's view on the importance of a spiritual connection and why one who is experiencing declining health needs this connection.

5. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?

6. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses relationships and making new friends. Describe how Morrie's social group of friends transformed after he was diagnosed with his illness.

7. In Chapter 6, Morrie explains the importance of not becoming useless. Explain why not becoming useless is so important.

8. In Chapter 9, Morrie stresses the importance of detachment from the disease. Explain why this detachment is so important to Morrie. What personally helps Morrie form this sense of detachment?

9. In Chapter 6, the reader learns how Morrie started writing. Discuss what Morrie wrote and why he started writing.

10. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses the importance of relating to one's self. Explain Morrie's thoughts on relating to one's self.

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

Throughout the book one of the major themes is the theme of forgiveness. Explain this theme as it relates to the book, using specific details to support your answers. What personal story did Morrie tell to help reiterate this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Schwartz describes an extremely passionate scene from a group therapy session that he attended to help express loss. Describe this therapy session and the reward that Schwartz was able to obtain from this therapy session.

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