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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 9, Dealing with Your Mind and Emotions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When seeking help with the disease, Schwartz finally decided to talk to whom?
(a) His son.
(b) A psychiatrist.
(c) A pastor.
(d) One of his students.

3. According to Schwartz, figuring out what activities one should do requires knowing what aspect of one's life?
(a) Who you want to be.
(b) Who you were.
(c) Who others want you to be.
(d) Who you are.

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

5. Schwartz describes the action of hiding grief as _____.
(a) An unhealthy action.
(b) A pointless action.
(c) A false reality.
(d) A healthy action.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What method does Schwartz use to express his feelings about the progress of his disease?

3. Schwartz encourages the reader to pursue _______.

4. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?

5. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves in what manner?

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