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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 3, Grieving for Your Losses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz states the important point that when one grieves for what has been lost, it is also important to _____.
(a) Try to forget one's declining health.
(b) Remember the past.
(c) Focus on what lies ahead.
(d) Cherish what remains.

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

3. What group of people does Schwartz describe as the least likely to ask for help?
(a) Senior citizens.
(b) Middle-aged men and women.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

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

5. According to Schwartz, how often should one grieve and mourn for themselves?
(a) Never.
(b) Over and over again.
(c) Just once.
(d) Just when family members are present.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?

3. Schwartz describes the common misconception that bodily health is _____ to all humans.

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

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

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