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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The article in the newspaper lead to an interview on what national news program?
(a) 60 Minutes.
(b) The Today Show.
(c) 20-20.
(d) Nightline.

4. In Chapter 10, Schwartz advises the reader to discover what you find _____.
(a) Powerful.
(b) Special.
(c) Worthwhile.
(d) Divine.

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

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

7. Schwartz explains that you should accept some doubts about your capacity to perform what action?
(a) Watching your own health decline.
(b) Depending on others.
(c) Seeking treatment.
(d) Changing emotions.

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

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

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

11. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.
(a) Cope.
(b) Feel physically stronger.
(c) Recover.
(d) Forget about the disease.

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

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

14. Chapter 8 is based on being kind to whom?
(a) Family members.
(b) Yourself.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Doctors and nurses.

15. Schwartz explains that in current society those with a disease are treating it in what manner?
(a) As if they will die the next die.
(b) As if they are contagious.
(c) As if they are mentally slow.
(d) As if they have a form of a shortcoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Martin Buber, as discussed in Chapter 8?

2. Schwartz stresses that one must find their place in ____.

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

4. In Chapter 10, Schwartz explains that the sufferer should look for the answers to what questions?

5. Schwartz explains that a person must be one's own _____.

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