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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) Strong dislike.
(c) Sadness.
(d) A stronger love than usual.

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

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

4. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?
(a) A scene from his mother's death.
(b) The happiness moment of his life.
(c) A scene from the loss of his child.
(d) His own death.

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

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

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

8. Schwartz tells the story that he regrets being mean towards whom?
(a) A colleague.
(b) A close, family friend.
(c) His wife.
(d) His father.

9. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.
(a) Freeze.
(b) Improve.
(c) Regress.
(d) Advance.

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

11. According to Schwartz, what is the very best way to avoid letting one's emotions spiral out of control?
(a) Talk to friends about the disease.
(b) Ask for help.
(c) Join a support group.
(d) Keep a journal.

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

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

14. Schwartz discusses the importance of not ____________the past.
(a) Embracing.
(b) Forgetting.
(c) Reliving.
(d) Ignoring.

15. Schwartz encourages friends and family to let the grieving person do what action in front of them?
(a) Complain.
(b) Make a will.
(c) Cry.
(d) Sit in silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?

2. Schwartz has a breakdown nearly how long after the most tragic event of his life?

3. Schwartz watches what part of his body deteriorate slowly?

4. According to Schwartz, the third element of illness that the reader should understand is______.

5. Schwartz uses his feelings of mourning as a source of ______.

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