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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 5, Reviewing the Past.

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) Acceptance of the disease.
(c) There is a small chance that a full recovery is possible.
(d) The most basic activities will become more difficult.

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

3. When does acceptance occur, according to Schwartz?
(a) It never occurs.
(b) Within a few days.
(c) Immediately.
(d) Not immediately.

4. What is the fourth aspect of the coping with illness that Schwartz suggests to his readers?
(a) Friends and family must be told about the illness.
(b) One must never be afraid to ask for help.
(c) One must accept that their life is coming to an end.
(d) Basic tasks are going to become more difficult.

5. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.
(a) Advance.
(b) Regress.
(c) Freeze.
(d) Improve.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, one must _____ the past but not forget it.

2. What fantasy will help a person in declining health?

3. Schwartz explains that it is important for relationships to be ______.

4. Schwartz has a breakdown nearly how long after the most tragic event of his life?

5. Schwartz views grief as a way of giving respect to __________.

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