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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, what is the very best way to avoid letting one's emotions spiral out of control?
(a) Join a support group.
(b) Ask for help.
(c) Keep a journal.
(d) Talk to friends about the disease.

2. Schwartz uses his feelings of mourning as a source of ______.
(a) Strength.
(b) Weakness.
(c) New emotion.
(d) Regression.

3. In Chapter 4, Schwartz explains that one's feelings are going to become _______.
(a) Unhealthy.
(b) Stable.
(c) Contradictory.
(d) Nonexistent.

4. Schwartz explains that one must accept their difficulties like a(n) _______.
(a) Mature human being.
(b) Wild teen.
(c) Adult.
(d) Innocent child.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz states that there will be times when one is psychologically ________ due to one's illness.

2. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?

3. Schwartz encourages friends and family to let the grieving person do what action in front of them?

4. According to Schwartz, sufferers should ask friends and family in advance for a ______.

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

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