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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Schwartz, what is the first step in developing peace?
2. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?
3. Schwartz watches what part of his body deteriorate slowly?
4. In Chapter 4, what kind of peace does Schwartz encourage the sufferer to cultivate?
5. Schwartz explains that learning to grieve for yourself is just as important as grieving for whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's disease and its signs and symptoms are described. Explain his diagnosis and what is occurring in his body.
2. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.
3. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?
4. Morrie spends a lot of time discussing forgiveness. Explain the concept of forgiveness, as it is presented in Chapter 5.
5. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.
6. 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.
7. In Chapter 2, Schwartz describes psychological vulnerability. Explain this concept.
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 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 9, Schwartz discusses the importance of having control. What does he stress that one has control over? How is one supposed to obtain this control? Use details from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Morrie often refers to different methods that he personally uses to keep calm in stressful situations or moments of depression. Describe what some of these methods include, using specific details from the story.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 6, Schwartz explains that it is never too late to get involved in an activity or redirect your interests. Describe these concepts, using specific examples from the story. Initially, what interest did Morrie pursue for his own benefit?
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