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

2. Schwartz explains that one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.
(a) Not involved.
(b) Passionately.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) The same as before the diagnosis.

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) Community.
(c) Sight.
(d) Compassion.

4. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.
(a) A mother.
(b) An enemy.
(c) A clergy member.
(d) A friend.

5. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.
(a) Cope.
(b) Forget about the disease.
(c) Recover.
(d) Feel physically stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Schwartz explains that the sufferer should look for the answers to what questions?

2. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that it is easy to feel ____ when ill.

3. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?

4. Schwartz tells those in declining health that they should take on what characteristics?

5. The goal of Buber's portrayal in his book is to keep those involved in the relationship from losing what important quality?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 10, Morrie encourages his reader to discover what is divine. What event made Morrie find what he thought was divine? How did his views on life change?

4. 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

5. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses Martin Buber. Who is Buber, and what significance does he have to Morrie?

6. In Chapter 6, the reader learns how Morrie started writing. Discuss what Morrie wrote and why he started writing.

7. In Chapter 6, Morrie encourages his reader to become more active. Discuss how one in declining health should pursue activities.

8. In Chapter 9, Morrie stresses the importance of detachment from the disease. Explain why this detachment is so important to Morrie. What personally helps Morrie form this sense of detachment?

9. In Chapter 7, Morrie explains the differences between knowing what you want and what you need. Explain Morrie's concept of basic need.

10. In Chapter 8, Morrie stresses the importance of having time alone. Explain why alone time is so important to someone who is ill.

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