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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 explains that the sufferer should look for the answers to what questions?
(a) Divine questions about a higher being.
(b) Questions about an omnipresent God.
(c) Eternal questions about life and death.
(d) Questions about the progess of one's disease.

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

3. What action must an individual take to have others talk to them more?
(a) Find people with the same illness.
(b) Make more friends.
(c) Become a better listener.
(d) Go out in public more.

4. According to Schwartz, retaining what type of sense is essential to surviving one's illness mentally?
(a) Sense of reality.
(b) Sense of touch.
(c) Sense of control.
(d) Sense of balance.

5. Schwartz states that even though one is ______ it does not mean that friendships cannot still be developed.
(a) Jealous.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Scared.
(d) Ill.

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

7. Schwartz explains that a person must be one's own _____.
(a) Mother.
(b) Friend.
(c) Father.
(d) Caregiver.

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

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

10. After his diagnosis, Schwartz began writing _____.
(a) Aphorisms.
(b) Short stories.
(c) Letters to the editor.
(d) Self-help articles.

11. Schwartz believes that it is important to not let one believe that they are _____.
(a) Indefinable.
(b) Unimportant.
(c) Unwanted.
(d) Useless.

12. Schwartz explains that one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.
(a) Not involved.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) The same as before the diagnosis.
(d) Passionately.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz stresses the importance of making ____ for yourself.

2. Schwartz refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?

3. Schwartz explains that you can determine how you will respond to an event after what occurrence?

4. After Schwartz was diagnosed with ALS, he reestablished old relationships with whom?

5. In order to develop new relationships, one must be __________.

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