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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz struggles most with loss of what natural body function?
(a) Memory.
(b) Mobility.
(c) Arm function.
(d) Digestion.

2. Schwartz explains that many of us are too hard on ourselves for our _____.
(a) Loved-ones.
(b) Failures.
(c) Prognosis.
(d) Past.

3. Schwartz explains that one may want what occurrence to happen?
(a) A bad prognosis.
(b) Death.
(c) Unexplained happiness.
(d) Silence from friends and family.

4. In Chapter 4, Schwartz expresses the importance of acknowledging what type of feelings?
(a) Feelings of resentment.
(b) Negative feelings.
(c) Feelings of lust.
(d) Positive feelings.

5. According to Schwartz, one in declining health should enjoy being _____________.
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Not comfortable at all.
(c) Too comfortable.
(d) Comfortable enough.

6. Grief is what type of an emotion?
(a) Useless.
(b) Unnatural.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Natural.

7. Acknowledging all feelings is going to cause one to realize what information about their loved ones?
(a) Their love for you.
(b) Their undying compassion.
(c) How much they all really care about you.
(d) Your own appreciation for them.

8. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?
(a) Emotionless grieving.
(b) Bad grieving.
(c) Happy grieving.
(d) Unnecessary grieving,

9. Schwartz uses his feelings of mourning as a source of ______.
(a) Regression.
(b) Strength.
(c) New emotion.
(d) Weakness.

10. According to Schwartz, sufferers should ask friends and family in advance for a ______.
(a) Positive outlook.
(b) Daily hug.
(c) Daily phone call.
(d) Compassionate nudge.

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

12. According to Schwartz, how often should one grieve and mourn for themselves?
(a) Just once.
(b) Over and over again.
(c) Never.
(d) Just when family members are present.

13. When does acceptance occur, according to Schwartz?
(a) It never occurs.
(b) Not immediately.
(c) Immediately.
(d) Within a few days.

14. In Chapter 1, Living with Physical Limitation, Schwartz advises the reader that they will first recognize ________.
(a) Intense pain.
(b) Memory loss.
(c) Lessening or loss of physical power.
(d) Restraint in natural impulses.

15. According to Schwartz, how does our society feel about death?
(a) Accepting.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Angry.
(d) Horrified.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?

3. Morrie Schwartz is a professor of what subject?

4. According to Schwartz, one must _____ the past but not forget it.

5. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?

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