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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Schwartz advises the reader to discover what you find _____.
(a) Special.
(b) Divine.
(c) Worthwhile.
(d) Powerful.

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

3. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.
(a) Parenting.
(b) Kidding.
(c) Helping.
(d) Giving false hope to.

4. What world changing event does Schwartz describe as having a deep influence on believing in God?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Holocaust.
(c) 9/11.
(d) Pearl Harbor.

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

6. Schwartz explains that you can determine how you will respond to an event after what occurrence?
(a) A temper tantrum.
(b) An acknowledgement of previous mistakes.
(c) An apology.
(d) Your immediate, first reaction.

7. Schwartz describes that you often lose your sense of ______ in Western life, and you should try to make an effort to regain it.
(a) Sight.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Hope.
(d) Community.

8. The goal of Buber's portrayal in his book is to keep those involved in the relationship from losing what important quality?
(a) Individuality.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Friendliness.
(d) Compassion.

9. What human trait is difficult to have in the face of pain?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Willingness.
(c) Shyness.
(d) Courage.

10. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that it is easy to feel ____ when ill.
(a) Angry,
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Helpless.
(d) Disgusted with yourself.

11. According to Schwartz, relating to whom is important?
(a) All hospital staff.
(b) Just yourself.
(c) Others and yourself.
(d) Just close friends and family.

12. Schwartz states that we must be able to _____ what is going on inside of us.
(a) Only discuss with healthcare workers.
(b) Share.
(c) Scream at others.
(d) Keep quiet.

13. According to Schwartz, how will one's friends and family act towards the disease?
(a) The disease is better.
(b) The disease is worse than it actually is.
(c) The disease never existed.
(d) The disease isn't important.

14. Schwartz explains that you should accept some doubts about your capacity to perform what action?
(a) Seeking treatment.
(b) Watching your own health decline.
(c) Changing emotions.
(d) Depending on others.

15. Eventually, what faith does Schwartz embrace?
(a) Polytheist.
(b) Atheist.
(c) Monotheist.
(d) Agnostic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method does Schwartz use to develop a sense of detachment?

2. Schwartz stresses that one must find their place in ____.

3. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?

4. What loss is a risk of physical infirmity?

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

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