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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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 the progess of one's disease.
(d) Questions about an omnipresent God.

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

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

10. Schwartz explains that one is more likely to be absorbed by which state?
(a) Physical.
(b) Social.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Spiritual.

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

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

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

14. Schwartz explains that a person must be one's own _____.
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Caregiver.
(d) Friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The second half of the book deals with what aspect of a disease?

2. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.

3. Eventually, what faith does Schwartz embrace?

4. What event does Schwartz describe as only the beginning to relating to others?

5. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.

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