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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Schwartz say about the teachings at an Orthodox Synagogue?
(a) He felt they were impossible to understand.
(b) He felt they were the only possible truth.
(c) He felt they were influential.
(d) He felt they were meaningless.

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

3. After Schwartz was diagnosed with his disease, how did his life change the most?
(a) He became more serious.
(b) He started to treat loved ones better.
(c) He became more active.
(d) He talked about his feelings more.

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

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

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

7. Schwartz encourages the reader to pursue _______.
(a) Interests.
(b) Long lost relatives.
(c) Old friends.
(d) New activities.

8. Schwartz explains that you can determine how you will respond to an event after what occurrence?
(a) Your immediate, first reaction.
(b) An apology.
(c) An acknowledgement of previous mistakes.
(d) A temper tantrum.

9. Schwartz must learn to become more _____ as the disease worsens.
(a) Attentive.
(b) Studious.
(c) Reliable.
(d) Dependent.

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

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

12. Schwartz explains that there will be someone around to help how many hours of the day?
(a) As many as you allow.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) As many hours as needed.

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, increasing what type of control requires understanding why you are doing what you are doing?

2. What method does Schwartz use to develop a sense of detachment?

3. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?

4. In Chapter 6, Schwartz states that one should focus on __________.

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

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