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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. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?
(a) When your doctor gives you a bad prognosis.
(b) When your doctor gives an estimation of how much time one has left.
(c) When you are in a bad mood.
(d) When you are feeling worse.

2. 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 swallow and speak.
(c) Losing the ability to see.
(d) Losing the ability to hear.

3. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?
(a) Accept the condition.
(b) Prepare for a full recovery.
(c) Deny what is happening.
(d) Tell your family and friends.

4. How does one handle stressful emotions, according to Schwartz?
(a) By relaxing and accepting that achievement is going to come later than expected.
(b) By releasing anger.
(c) By seeking professional help.
(d) By informing friends and family that help is needed.

5. How long was Schwartz a professor?
(a) Five decades.
(b) Two decades.
(c) Four decades.
(d) Three decades.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Living with Physical Limitation, Schwartz advises the reader that they will first recognize ________.

2. According to Schwartz, the third element of illness that the reader should understand is______.

3. According to Schwartz, what action should you take when feeling angry?

4. Schwartz struggles most with loss of what natural body function?

5. Morrie Schwartz is a professor of what subject?

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