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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Getting to Where You Want to Be, Chapter 8, Being Kind to Yourself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz relates that in trying to distinguish between what you want and what you need, one should have what basic need?
(a) The need to change.
(b) The need to feel connected to others.
(c) The need to make other like you.
(d) The need to listen and not talk.

2. Schwartz explains that in current society those with a disease are treating it in what manner?
(a) As if they are mentally slow.
(b) As if they have a form of a shortcoming.
(c) As if they are contagious.
(d) As if they will die the next die.

3. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.
(a) Feel physically stronger.
(b) Recover.
(c) Cope.
(d) Forget about the disease.

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

5. Chapter 5 concerns the importance of holding on to ______.
(a) The past.
(b) Loved ones.
(c) The future.
(d) Your intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?

2. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.

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

4. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?

5. What action does Schwartz ask his friends and family to perform when he is feeling up or down?

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