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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Schwartz, instead of doing what we are capable of doing, what do humans do?
(a) Try too hard.
(b) Give up too easily.
(c) Sell ourselves short.
(d) Never try our best.

2. In Chapter 10, Schwartz discusses that it is important for the sufferer to develop a connection with whom?
(a) A higher power.
(b) Others with the same disease.
(c) A physician.
(d) Friends and family.

3. Schwartz relates that in trying to distinguish between what you want and what you need, one should have what basic need?
(a) The need to change.
(b) The need to make other like you.
(c) The need to feel connected to others.
(d) The need to listen and not talk.

4. How many years prior to writing his book did Schwartz decide that he was not satisfied with his religious views?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 15 years.

5. Schwartz tells those in declining health that they should take on what characteristics?
(a) Kindness and generostiy.
(b) Sadness and anger.
(c) Hopefulness and happiness.
(d) Jealously and honesty.

6. What does Schwartz describe as the most difficult event in relating to others?
(a) Changing how you behave.
(b) Changing how you feel.
(c) Telling others about your past.
(d) Telling others about your disease.

7. Schwartz explains that one should set goals of being _____ and outgoing, even when you do not feel it.
(a) Nice.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Calm.

8. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Social.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Physical.

9. What action is difficult when others are around?
(a) Thinking.
(b) Concentrating.
(c) Healing.
(d) Communicating with yourself.

10. After Schwartz was diagnosed with his disease, how did his life change the most?
(a) He talked about his feelings more.
(b) He started to treat loved ones better.
(c) He became more active.
(d) He became more serious.

11. Schwartz encourages the reader to pursue _______.
(a) New activities.
(b) Long lost relatives.
(c) Interests.
(d) Old friends.

12. Schwartz explains that you must develop a sense of ________ where you can get a perspective on your feelings and thoughts.
(a) A happy place.
(b) Privacy.
(c) A place of serenity .
(d) Emotional space.

13. Schwartz stresses that one must find their place in ____.
(a) Death.
(b) The arms of others.
(c) The hospital.
(d) Life.

14. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.
(a) Witness.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Defender.
(d) Judge.

15. Schwartz refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?
(a) Karl Marx.
(b) Erving Goffman.
(c) Martin Luther King Jr.
(d) Max Weber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.

2. Eventually, what faith does Schwartz embrace?

3. According to Schwartz, how many new friends did he make because of his illness?

4. Schwartz explains that one should not try to change _________.

5. Schwartz explains that one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.

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