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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Understanding Where You Are Now, Chapter 4, Reaching Acceptance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Schwartz refer to as the most surprising occurrence in beginning of his illness?
(a) Losing the ability to walk.
(b) Losing the ability to see.
(c) Losing the ability to hear.
(d) Losing the ability to swallow and speak.

2. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?
(a) Informing others that he would survive this disease.
(b) An annual blood drive.
(c) Documenting his declining health.
(d) A charity foundation.

3. Schwartz recognizes that _____ are associated with the more difficult periods of the disease.
(a) Periods of deep depression.
(b) Glimpses of hope.
(c) Emotional patterns.
(d) Periods of silence.

4. What group of people does Schwartz describe as the least likely to ask for help?
(a) Middle-aged men and women.
(b) Men.
(c) Women.
(d) Senior citizens.

5. According to Schwartz, one in declining health should enjoy being _____________.
(a) Too comfortable.
(b) Not comfortable at all.
(c) Comfortable enough.
(d) Uncomfortable.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how does Schwartz describe fantasy as a coping device?

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

3. According to Schwartz, what emotion results from being unable to act on an impulse to achieve an objective?

4. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?

5. What action does Schwartz ask his friends and family to perform when he is feeling up or down?

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