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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?
(a) When your doctor gives an estimation of how much time one has left.
(b) When you are in a bad mood.
(c) When you are feeling worse.
(d) When your doctor gives you a bad prognosis.

2. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?
(a) The illness can swallow up your life.
(b) Your life can become worthless.
(c) The illness can be all your friends and family think about.
(d) The illness can be forgotten.

3. In Chapter 5, Schwartz describes relationships as being extremely _____.
(a) Complex.
(b) Easy to handle.
(c) Hard to keep.
(d) Emotionless.

4. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?
(a) Let it pass.
(b) Try to forget about it.
(c) Talk about it with others.
(d) Continue to let it grow.

5. Schwartz uses his feelings of mourning as a source of ______.
(a) New emotion.
(b) Regression.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Schwartz, how does our society feel about death?

2. According to Schwartz, sufferers should ask friends and family in advance for a ______.

3. The best way for Schwartz to express loss is by __________.

4. Schwartz informs his readers to not become so _____ with one's body.

5. According to Schwartz, what is the most constant feeling one has when in declining health?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.

2. In Chapter 3, Morrie discusses how he was able to overcome his mother's death. Explain the special circumstances that help Morrie cope.

3. At the end of Chapter 1, Schwartz discusses the importance of one not becoming obsessed with one's illness. Explain his concept behind this idea.

4. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's first four steps of living with physical limitations and life-threatening diseases are explained. Describe these first four steps.

5. In Chapter 3, Morrie explains that the act of crying and the emotions that go along with it have helped him to grieve. Discuss his personal experience with this concept.

6. In Chapter 3, Morrie focuses on grief. Explain his concept of grieving and mourning for yourself and the importance of this concept.

7. Using text from Chapter 4, discuss how Morrie explains contradictory feelings.

8. Morrie spends a lot of time discussing forgiveness. Explain the concept of forgiveness, as it is presented in Chapter 5.

9. In Chapter 4, Morrie describes that acknowledging negative feelings is important. Explain what Morrie means in relation to family members and these negative feelings.

10. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?

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