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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Understanding Where You Are Now, Chapter 5, Reviewing the Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method does Schwartz use to express his feelings about the progress of his disease?
(a) He writes the feelings down or talks into a tape recorder.
(b) He asks friends and family to write down his thoughts.
(c) He video tapes himself.
(d) His friends keep a journal for Morrie.

2. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.
(a) Advance.
(b) Improve.
(c) Regress.
(d) Freeze.

3. Schwartz describes the common misconception that bodily health is _____ to all humans.
(a) Not commom.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Owed.
(d) Necessary.

4. What are the hardest opposites to handle, as described in Chapter 4?
(a) Wanting to care and be cared for at the same time.
(b) Wanting to walk and be still at the same time.
(c) Wanting to live and die at the same time.
(d) Wanting to cry and laugh at the same time.

5. Schwartz explains that sometimes sick people will want to _______, while other times they will not.
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Talk.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, what is the most constant feeling one has when in declining health?

2. In Chapter 4, what kind of peace does Schwartz encourage the sufferer to cultivate?

3. When seeking help with the disease, Schwartz finally decided to talk to whom?

4. Schwartz explains that one must struggle to not ______ the past.

5. Schwartz stresses the importance of ______ one's self.

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