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

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

3. What method does Schwartz use to express his feelings about the progress of his disease?
(a) His friends keep a journal for Morrie.
(b) He video tapes himself.
(c) He writes the feelings down or talks into a tape recorder.
(d) He asks friends and family to write down his thoughts.

4. Schwartz describes the common misconception that bodily health is _____ to all humans.
(a) Not commom.
(b) Owed.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Necessary.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?

3. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?

4. What is the fourth aspect of the coping with illness that Schwartz suggests to his readers?

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

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