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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 2, Handling Frustration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As described in Chapter 2, ______ helps Schwartz deal with his disease.
(a) Humor.
(b) Happy movies.
(c) His grandchildren.
(d) Playing the piano.

2. Schwartz struggles most with loss of what natural body function?
(a) Arm function.
(b) Mobility.
(c) Digestion.
(d) Memory.

3. As the disease continues to progress, what type of situations must one must expect to increase in occurrence?
(a) Stressful situations.
(b) Hopeful situations.
(c) Scary situations.
(d) Meaningful situations.

4. According to Schwartz, what action should you take when feeling angry?
(a) Talk to a stranger about how you are feeling.
(b) Try to think about another emotion.
(c) Let others know.
(d) Keep all of your emotions bottled inside.

5. What action will make the disease better?
(a) Discussing the prognosis with your doctor.
(b) Researching the disease on your own.
(c) Complaining.
(d) Not seeking help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz recognizes that _____ are associated with the more difficult periods of the disease.

2. Schwartz informs his readers to not become so _____ with one's body.

3. How long was Schwartz a professor?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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