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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. According to Schwartz, the third element of illness that the reader should understand is______.
(a) The most basic activities will become more difficult.
(b) There is a small chance that a full recovery is possible.
(c) Acceptance that you have a short time left with friends and family.
(d) Acceptance of the disease.

2. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.
(a) Improve.
(b) Freeze.
(c) Advance.
(d) Regress.

3. Grief is what type of an emotion?
(a) Unnatural.
(b) Natural.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Useless.

4. Schwartz states the important point that when one grieves for what has been lost, it is also important to _____.
(a) Try to forget one's declining health.
(b) Focus on what lies ahead.
(c) Cherish what remains.
(d) Remember the past.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What method does Schwartz use to express his feelings about the progress of his disease?

2. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?

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

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

5. Schwartz explains that learning to grieve for yourself is just as important as grieving for whom?

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