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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz stresses that one should do their best to find ways to be _____.
(a) Less of a burden.
(b) Useful.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Helpful to those around them.

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

3. The first story written about Schwartz was printed in what newspaper?
(a) The Boston Globe.
(b) The Chicago Daily Herald.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Wallstreet Journal.

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

5. Schwartz explains that there will be someone around to help how many hours of the day?
(a) As many as you allow.
(b) As many hours as needed.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

6. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.
(a) A mother.
(b) An enemy.
(c) A clergy member.
(d) A friend.

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

8. What action should people always take when they are diagnosed with a debilitating disease?
(a) Laugh about it.
(b) Be thankful for it.
(c) Talk about it.
(d) Pray about it.

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

10. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves in what manner?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Tough.
(c) As if one is invincible.
(d) Gently.

11. Schwartz stresses the importance of making ____ for yourself.
(a) A final will.
(b) Photo albums.
(c) Goals.
(d) Wishes.

12. After Schwartz was diagnosed with ALS, he reestablished old relationships with whom?
(a) Former lovers.
(b) Former students.
(c) Former colleagues.
(d) Former employees.

13. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that one in declining health should find a way to maintain ______.
(a) Friendships.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Communication.
(d) Privacy.

14. Schwartz explains that even though one is losing control over the body, one can still retain control over ______.
(a) Family and friends.
(b) The outcome of one's disease.
(c) The future.
(d) The mind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?

2. What did Schwartz say about the teachings at an Orthodox Synagogue?

3. What human trait is difficult to have in the face of pain?

4. How many years prior to writing his book did Schwartz decide that he was not satisfied with his religious views?

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

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