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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Calm and centered.
(c) Compassionate towards others.
(d) Happy and satisfied.

2. What was Schwartz's faith throughout his childhood?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Protestant.

3. Today, what religion does Schwartz find himself drawn to?
(a) Protestant teachings.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Atheistic views.
(d) Jewish mysticism.

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

5. In Chapter 6, Schwartz states that one should focus on __________.
(a) Relatives.
(b) The future.
(c) The past.
(d) Things that really matter.

6. According to Schwartz, what should one in declining health not do?
(a) Criticize yourself.
(b) Ask for help when needed.
(c) Think that you will survive the disease.
(d) Pat yourself on back.

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

8. Schwartz explains that, first and foremost, one must obtain what type of involvement in life?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Active.
(d) Lazy.

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

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

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

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

13. In Buber's book, an ideal relationship with another is portrayed where both are ________ .
(a) Extremely different.
(b) Reciprocally related.
(c) From two different faiths.
(d) Exactly the same in every trait.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Schwartz meet who influences him to get into meditation?

3. After Schwartz was diagnosed with his disease, how did his life change the most?

4. According to the famous sociologist, what happens when social roles are taken away from a person?

5. According to Schwartz, retaining what type of sense is essential to surviving one's illness mentally?

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