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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. According to Schwartz, it is crucial that one do things ______ than before.
(a) With more determination.
(b) Differently.
(c) With more concentration.
(d) More slowly.

2. In Chapter 6, Schwartz states that one should focus on __________.
(a) The future.
(b) The past.
(c) Relatives.
(d) Things that really matter.

3. What did Schwartz refer to as the most surprising occurrence in beginning of his illness?
(a) Losing the ability to see.
(b) Losing the ability to swallow and speak.
(c) Losing the ability to hear.
(d) Losing the ability to walk.

4. Morrie Schwartz is a professor of what subject?
(a) Social psychology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Organic chemistry.
(d) World history.

5. Schwartz must learn to become more _____ as the disease worsens.
(a) Attentive.
(b) Studious.
(c) Dependent.
(d) Reliable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method does Schwartz use to develop a sense of detachment?

2. Chapter 5 concerns the importance of holding on to ______.

3. Schwartz discusses the importance of not ____________the past.

4. The goal of Buber's portrayal in his book is to keep those involved in the relationship from losing what important quality?

5. As described in Chapter 2, ______ helps Schwartz deal with his disease.

(see the answer key)

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