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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action should people always take when they are diagnosed with a debilitating disease?
(a) Talk about it.
(b) Be thankful for it.
(c) Pray about it.
(d) Laugh about it.

2. Schwartz explains that in current society those with a disease are treating it in what manner?
(a) As if they have a form of a shortcoming.
(b) As if they are contagious.
(c) As if they are mentally slow.
(d) As if they will die the next die.

3. Schwartz describes that you often lose your sense of ______ in Western life, and you should try to make an effort to regain it.
(a) Hope.
(b) Sight.
(c) Community.
(d) Compassion.

4. Schwartz stresses the importance of making ____ for yourself.
(a) A final will.
(b) Goals.
(c) Wishes.
(d) Photo albums.

5. The article in the newspaper lead to an interview on what national news program?
(a) 60 Minutes.
(b) The Today Show.
(c) Nightline.
(d) 20-20.

6. Today, what religion does Schwartz find himself drawn to?
(a) Protestant teachings.
(b) Jewish mysticism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Atheistic views.

7. Schwartz states that even though one is ______ it does not mean that friendships cannot still be developed.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Ill.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Scared.

8. What world changing event does Schwartz describe as having a deep influence on believing in God?
(a) Pearl Harbor.
(b) The Holocaust.
(c) 9/11.
(d) World War I.

9. Schwartz explains that by seeking God one has already established some sort of _________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Spiritual connection.
(c) Spiritual answer.
(d) Calmness.

10. According to Schwartz, increasing what type of control requires understanding why you are doing what you are doing?
(a) Control over the outcome of the disease.
(b) Control over the physical body.
(c) Control over the mind.
(d) Emotional control.

11. What does Schwartz describe as the most difficult event in relating to others?
(a) Changing how you behave.
(b) Changing how you feel.
(c) Telling others about your past.
(d) Telling others about your disease.

12. Schwartz explains that there will be someone around to help how many hours of the day?
(a) As many hours as needed.
(b) As many as you allow.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

13. Schwartz states that we must be able to _____ what is going on inside of us.
(a) Keep quiet.
(b) Only discuss with healthcare workers.
(c) Share.
(d) Scream at others.

14. Schwartz explains that even though one is losing control over the body, one can still retain control over ______.
(a) The mind.
(b) The future.
(c) The outcome of one's disease.
(d) Family and friends.

15. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Social.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Physical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz explains that one should set goals of being _____ and outgoing, even when you do not feel it.

2. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.

3. What loss is a risk of physical infirmity?

4. After Schwartz was diagnosed with ALS, he reestablished old relationships with whom?

5. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.

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