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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz explains that one may love their family while also feeling what other emotion?
(a) Indifference.
(b) A stronger love than usual.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Strong dislike.

2. According to Schwartz, whom do we respect with grief so we can do the same for ourselves?
(a) Our pets.
(b) The dead.
(c) Our close relatives.
(d) Acquaintances.

3. Schwartz informs his readers to not become so _____ with one's body.
(a) Careless.
(b) Superstitious.
(c) Preoccupied.
(d) Aggrevated.

4. Presumably, what occurrence will be counteracted by the peace one cultivates?
(a) Physical distress.
(b) Spiritual distress.
(c) Family concern.
(d) Mental distress.

5. Schwartz has a breakdown nearly how long after the most tragic event of his life?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 6 months.

6. Schwartz states that there will be times when one is psychologically ________ due to one's illness.
(a) Dependable.
(b) Stable.
(c) Resistant to help.
(d) Vulnerable.

7. Schwartz explains that one must accept their difficulties like a(n) _______.
(a) Innocent child.
(b) Wild teen.
(c) Mature human being.
(d) Adult.

8. Schwartz stresses the importance of ______ one's self.
(a) Not forgetting.
(b) Remembering.
(c) Forgiving.
(d) Keeping,

9. According to Schwartz, what emotion results from being unable to act on an impulse to achieve an objective?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

10. How long was Schwartz a professor?
(a) Two decades.
(b) Three decades.
(c) Five decades.
(d) Four decades.

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

12. Schwartz describes the action of hiding grief as _____.
(a) A healthy action.
(b) A false reality.
(c) A pointless action.
(d) An unhealthy action.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 4, what kind of peace does Schwartz encourage the sufferer to cultivate?

3. In Chapter 4, Schwartz expresses the importance of acknowledging what type of feelings?

4. What type of grieving can also occur along with good grief?

5. Schwartz encourages friends and family to let the grieving person do what action in front of them?

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