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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, how many new friends did he make because of his illness?
2. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.
3. Schwartz relates that in trying to distinguish between what you want and what you need, one should have what basic need?
4. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.
5. According to Schwartz, what should one in declining health not do?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains that retaining a sense of control is necessary for one in declining health. Explain the sense of control Morrie discusses.
2. In Chapter 6, Morrie discusses suffering. Briefly discuss Morrie's view on suffering and how it relates to one experiencing declining health.
3. In Chapter 7, Morrie stresses the importance of sharing how one feels with others. Describe Morrie's concept of sharing and how it relates to those in declining health.
4. In Chapter 10, Morrie explains that it is extremely important for the sufferer to develop a connection with a higher power. Explain the importance behind the development of this connection with a higher power.
5. In Chapter 7, Morrie begins to discuss how one in declining health should act when relating to others. Explain Morrie's views on listening to others, when making new acquaintances
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 10, Morrie describes his past religious experiences. What was Morrie's childhood religion? What worldwide event changed his religious views?
8. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?
9. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains that privacy is a major issue to one in declining health. Explain why privacy is so important.
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
Chapter 2 focuses on the process of handling frustration. Describe the process that Schwartz explains on how to handle the frustration that is associated with declining health. Be sure to include the memorable, personal story that Schwartz describes as a method of learning how cope with frustration.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 1, background information is given about Schwartz, and the progress of his disease is explained. Give a detailed explanation of Schwartz's background. Describe what makes him so qualified to write a book like "Morrie: In His Own Words." Finally, discuss the progress of Schwartz's loss of physical power and the mental and physical feelings associated with the loss of power.
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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