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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 must struggle to not ______ the past.
(a) Forget.
(b) Dismiss.
(c) Live in.
(d) Relive.

2. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?
(a) When you are in a bad mood.
(b) When your doctor gives an estimation of how much time one has left.
(c) When your doctor gives you a bad prognosis.
(d) When you are feeling worse.

3. Schwartz explains that learning to grieve for yourself is just as important as grieving for whom?
(a) Family pets.
(b) Close family members.
(c) Anyone else.
(d) Good friends.

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

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

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

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

8. According to Schwartz, it is important that the sick ask for ________ from those with whom they have had difficult relationships.
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Help.
(c) Guidance.
(d) An explanation.

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

10. Schwartz watches what part of his body deteriorate slowly?
(a) His sense of hearing.
(b) His sight.
(c) His sense of taste.
(d) His nerves.

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

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

13. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?
(a) Prepare for a full recovery.
(b) Accept the condition.
(c) Tell your family and friends.
(d) Deny what is happening.

14. What does Schwartz have to learn to control to avoid falling?
(a) His urge to sleepwalk.
(b) His need to get in his car.
(c) His ability to stand.
(d) His natural implusiveness.

15. According to Schwartz, what is the most constant feeling one has when in declining health?
(a) Depression.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hope.
(d) Frustration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz informs his readers to not become so _____ with one's body.

2. Schwartz stresses the importance of ______ one's self.

3. According to Schwartz, how does our society feel about death?

4. In Chapter 4, Schwartz explains that one's feelings are going to become _______.

5. What action will make the disease better?

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