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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. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?
(a) His urge to sleepwalk.
(b) His natural implusiveness.
(c) His ability to stand.
(d) His need to get in his car.

2. What did Schwartz refer to as the most surprising occurrence in beginning of his illness?
(a) Losing the ability to hear.
(b) Losing the ability to swallow and speak.
(c) Losing the ability to walk.
(d) Losing the ability to see.

3. According to Schwartz, what is the most constant feeling one has when in declining health?
(a) Fear.
(b) Depression.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Hope.

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

5. Schwartz received a diagnosis for what disease?
(a) ALS.
(b) Parkinson's disease.
(c) Brain cancer.
(d) Pulmonary fibrous.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?

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

5. Where did Schwartz teach?

(see the answer key)

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