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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. The second half of the book deals with what aspect of a disease?
(a) Treatment.
(b) Death.
(c) Healing.
(d) Suffering.

2. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?
(a) Your life can become worthless.
(b) The illness can be forgotten.
(c) The illness can swallow up your life.
(d) The illness can be all your friends and family think about.

3. What action will make the disease better?
(a) Not seeking help.
(b) Discussing the prognosis with your doctor.
(c) Complaining.
(d) Researching the disease on your own.

4. Schwartz recognizes that _____ are associated with the more difficult periods of the disease.
(a) Emotional patterns.
(b) Glimpses of hope.
(c) Periods of silence.
(d) Periods of deep depression.

5. Schwartz states that there will be times when one is psychologically ________ due to one's illness.
(a) Stable.
(b) Vulnerable.
(c) Resistant to help.
(d) Dependable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.

2. What action should people always take when they are diagnosed with a debilitating disease?

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

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

5. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?

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