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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz suggests that one should set aside time to spend with whom?
(a) Old friends.
(b) Close family.
(c) Caregivers.
(d) Yourself.

2. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that when one is sick. one can experience more ______.
(a) Freedom.
(b) Time with family.
(c) Time alone.
(d) Life's little treasures.

3. According to Schwartz, how many new friends did he make because of his illness?
(a) Two or three.
(b) Nine or ten.
(c) Six or seven.
(d) Four or five.

4. According to Schwartz, figuring out what activities one should do requires knowing what aspect of one's life?
(a) Who others want you to be.
(b) Who you are.
(c) Who you were.
(d) Who you want to be.

5. Schwartz explains that one should not try to change _________.
(a) Without giving notice.
(b) Too slowly.
(c) Too quickly.
(d) At a snail's pace.

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

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

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

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

10. Whom does Schwartz meet who influences him to get into meditation?
(a) An Indian philosopher.
(b) A Hindu.
(c) A Catholic Priest.
(d) A Buddhist.

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

12. What is the title of Buber's book?
(a) "Thou and Myself."
(b) "Thou and you."
(c) "I and Thou."
(d) "You and Me."

13. What loss is a risk of physical infirmity?
(a) Losing sight of the future.
(b) Losing one's sense of purpose.
(c) Losing recognition of familiar faces.
(d) Losing past memories.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Buber's book, an ideal relationship with another is portrayed where both are ________ .

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

3. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.

4. Schwartz must learn to become more _____ as the disease worsens.

5. According to Schwartz in Chapter 9, what two actions will one have to perform when health is declining?

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