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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 11, Considering Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?
(a) Weight Lifting.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Boxing.

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

3. Schwartz explains that one can change who they are despite what new occurrence in one's life?
(a) Not being able to speak.
(b) Being completely dependent on others.
(c) Living in an extended care facility.
(d) Not being able to walk.

4. Schwartz explains that one must struggle to not ______ the past.
(a) Relive.
(b) Dismiss.
(c) Live in.
(d) Forget.

5. In Chapter 5, Schwartz describes relationships as being extremely _____.
(a) Emotionless.
(b) Complex.
(c) Easy to handle.
(d) Hard to keep.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, instead of doing what we are capable of doing, what do humans do?

2. In Chapter 10, Schwartz explains that the sufferer should look for the answers to what questions?

3. What type of feelings will not go away because one is sick?

4. Schwartz stresses the importance of ______ one's self.

5. According to Schwartz in Chapter 9, what two actions will one have to perform when health is declining?

(see the answer key)

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