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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. According to Schwartz, the third element of illness that the reader should understand is______.
(a) The most basic activities will become more difficult.
(b) Acceptance that you have a short time left with friends and family.
(c) Acceptance of the disease.
(d) There is a small chance that a full recovery is possible.

2. How does one handle stressful emotions, according to Schwartz?
(a) By releasing anger.
(b) By seeking professional help.
(c) By relaxing and accepting that achievement is going to come later than expected.
(d) By informing friends and family that help is needed.

3. According to Schwartz, one should accept the past as _____.
(a) The future.
(b) The past.
(c) Unchangable.
(d) Complete.

4. In Chapter 4, Schwartz explains that one's feelings are going to become _______.
(a) Contradictory.
(b) Unhealthy.
(c) Nonexistent.
(d) Stable.

5. According to Schwartz, one must _____ the past but not forget it.
(a) Dismiss.
(b) Focus on.
(c) Relive.
(d) Learn from.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, how will one's friends and family act towards the disease?

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

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

4. Schwartz struggles most with loss of what natural body function?

5. When does acceptance occur, according to Schwartz?

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