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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though Schwartz is not able to dance when he hears music, he is described as still being able to ______.
(a) Sing along with the music.
(b) Enjoy music.
(c) Play the guitar.
(d) Play the piano.

2. According to Schwartz, what is the effect of negative feelings?
(a) Physical and mental illnesses.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Physical illness.
(d) Little effect.

3. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?
(a) Documenting his declining health.
(b) Informing others that he would survive this disease.
(c) A charity foundation.
(d) An annual blood drive.

4. 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.

5. What type of feelings will not go away because one is sick?
(a) Love.
(b) Anger and resentment.
(c) Hope.
(d) Happiness.

6. Schwartz explains that sometimes sick people will want to _______, while other times they will not.
(a) Sing.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Talk.
(d) Dance.

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

8. According to Schwartz, one in declining health must accept that they will never again be physically ______.
(a) Unstable.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Conscious.
(d) Stable.

9. The best way for Schwartz to express loss is by __________.
(a) Screaming.
(b) Not talking about the issue.
(c) Going to therapy.
(d) Crying.

10. As the disease continues to progress, what type of situations must one must expect to increase in occurrence?
(a) Scary situations.
(b) Meaningful situations.
(c) Stressful situations.
(d) Hopeful situations.

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

12. What action will make the disease better?
(a) Researching the disease on your own.
(b) Discussing the prognosis with your doctor.
(c) Not seeking help.
(d) Complaining.

13. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?
(a) Talk about it with others.
(b) Let it pass.
(c) Try to forget about it.
(d) Continue to let it grow.

14. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Pulmonary fibrosis.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Osteoporosis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Schwartz teach?

2. Grief is what type of an emotion?

3. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 5, Schwartz states that one must come to terms with whom?

5. According to Schwartz, one in declining health should enjoy being _____________.

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