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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Acknowledging all feelings is going to cause one to realize what information about their loved ones?
(a) How much they all really care about you.
(b) Your own appreciation for them.
(c) Their undying compassion.
(d) Their love for you.

2. According to Schwartz, what is the first step in developing peace?
(a) Developing spirituality.
(b) Talking to friends and family.
(c) Accepting reality.
(d) Discussing your prognosis with your doctor.

3. What action will make the disease better?
(a) Researching the disease on your own.
(b) Complaining.
(c) Discussing the prognosis with your doctor.
(d) Not seeking help.

4. Schwartz explains that learning to grieve for yourself is just as important as grieving for whom?
(a) Anyone else.
(b) Good friends.
(c) Close family members.
(d) Family pets.

5. According to Schwartz, one must _____ the past but not forget it.
(a) Relive.
(b) Learn from.
(c) Focus on.
(d) Dismiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz explains that many of us are too hard on ourselves for our _____.

2. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?

3. Schwartz views grief as a way of giving respect to __________.

4. Schwartz explains that it is important for relationships to be ______.

5. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses the concept of living one's past positively. Explain how one is able to live their past positively, according to Morrie.

2. In Chapter 3, Morrie explains that the act of crying and the emotions that go along with it have helped him to grieve. Discuss his personal experience with this concept.

3. In Chapter 4, the fourth piece of advice that Morrie gives one in declining health involves comfort. Explain this advice.

4. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.

5. In Chapter 4, Morrie describes that acknowledging negative feelings is important. Explain what Morrie means in relation to family members and these negative feelings.

6. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.

7. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses the past. Explain why Morrie places such a major emphasize on the past, as it relates to one experiencing declining health.

8. In Chapter 2, Schwartz explains what will most likely occur when one's illness continues to become worse. Describe what will happen to one's emotions as the illness progresses.

9. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.

10. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.

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