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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 10, Schwartz explains that the sufferer should look for the answers to what questions?
(a) Eternal questions about life and death.
(b) Questions about an omnipresent God.
(c) Divine questions about a higher being.
(d) Questions about the progess of one's disease.

6. In order to develop new relationships, one must be __________.
(a) Loving and open to sharing.
(b) Vulnerable and emotional.
(c) Hopeful and generous.
(d) Kind and approachable.

7. What event does Schwartz describe as only the beginning to relating to others?
(a) Wanting to be different.
(b) Wanting to be the same.
(c) Wanting new friends.
(d) Wanting to conquer the disease.

8. Schwartz explains that by seeking God one has already established some sort of _________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Spiritual connection.
(c) Calmness.
(d) Spiritual answer.

9. 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 listen and not talk.
(b) The need to make other like you.
(c) The need to feel connected to others.
(d) The need to change.

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

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

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

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

14. The second half of the book deals with what aspect of a disease?
(a) Suffering.
(b) Healing.
(c) Death.
(d) Treatment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that it is easy to feel ____ when ill.

2. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that one in declining health should find a way to maintain ______.

3. What world changing event does Schwartz describe as having a deep influence on believing in God?

4. According to Schwartz, relating to whom is important?

5. The article in the newspaper lead to an interview on what national news program?

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