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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. What does Schwartz describe as the most difficult event in relating to others?
(a) Telling others about your disease.
(b) Changing how you behave.
(c) Changing how you feel.
(d) Telling others about your past.

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

3. Schwartz tells those in declining health that they should take on what characteristics?
(a) Jealously and honesty.
(b) Sadness and anger.
(c) Hopefulness and happiness.
(d) Kindness and generostiy.

4. In Chapter 4, how does Schwartz describe fantasy as a coping device?
(a) Very good.
(b) Not worth the pain.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Guaranteed.

5. What are the hardest opposites to handle, as described in Chapter 4?
(a) Wanting to live and die at the same time.
(b) Wanting to care and be cared for at the same time.
(c) Wanting to cry and laugh at the same time.
(d) Wanting to walk and be still at the same time.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, when fantasy becomes ____________, one should come back to reality.

2. Schwartz states the important point that when one grieves for what has been lost, it is also important to _____.

3. According to Schwartz, what is the effect of negative feelings?

4. Schwartz uses his feelings of mourning as a source of ______.

5. After Schwartz was diagnosed with his disease, how did his life change the most?

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