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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 9, Dealing with Your Mind and Emotions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Schwartz, instead of doing what we are capable of doing, what do humans do?
(a) Give up too easily.
(b) Try too hard.
(c) Never try our best.
(d) Sell ourselves short.

2. According to Schwartz, figuring out what activities one should do requires knowing what aspect of one's life?
(a) Who you were.
(b) Who others want you to be.
(c) Who you want to be.
(d) Who you are.

3. What human trait is difficult to have in the face of pain?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Willingness.
(c) Courage.
(d) Shyness.

4. Schwartz explains that focusing on _____ is not an effective form of grieving.
(a) Past decisions.
(b) Regret.
(c) Good grief.
(d) Emotions.

5. 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) His own death.
(d) The happiness moment of his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, retaining what type of sense is essential to surviving one's illness mentally?

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

3. The second half of the book deals with what aspect of a disease?

4. According to Schwartz, how often should one grieve and mourn for themselves?

5. According to Schwartz, whom do we respect with grief so we can do the same for ourselves?

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