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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Getting to Where You Want to Be, Chapter 8, Being Kind to Yourself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?
(a) The illness can be forgotten.
(b) The illness can swallow up your life.
(c) The illness can be all your friends and family think about.
(d) Your life can become worthless.

2. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?
(a) A scene from his mother's death.
(b) A scene from the loss of his child.
(c) The happiness moment of his life.
(d) His own death.

3. Schwartz stresses the importance of ______ one's self.
(a) Keeping,
(b) Not forgetting.
(c) Remembering.
(d) Forgiving.

4. Schwartz explains that one should not try to change _________.
(a) Without giving notice.
(b) Too quickly.
(c) Too slowly.
(d) At a snail's pace.

5. According to Schwartz, sufferers should ask friends and family in advance for a ______.
(a) Positive outlook.
(b) Compassionate nudge.
(c) Daily hug.
(d) Daily phone call.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, what action should you take when feeling angry?

2. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.

3. Schwartz stresses the importance of making ____ for yourself.

4. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?

5. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?

(see the answer key)

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