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Morrie Schwartz
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Morrie: In His Own Words Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Morrie Schwartz
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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 views grief as a way of giving respect to __________.
(a) Your friends.
(b) Your self.
(c) Life.
(d) Your family.

2. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?
(a) Weight Lifting.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Boxing.

3. How does one handle stressful emotions, according to Schwartz?
(a) By relaxing and accepting that achievement is going to come later than expected.
(b) By releasing anger.
(c) By informing friends and family that help is needed.
(d) By seeking professional help.

4. Unresolved grief can turn good grief into what type of grief?
(a) Emotionless grief.
(b) Unhealthy grief.
(c) Bad grief.
(d) Ineffective grief.

5. According to Schwartz, how often should one grieve and mourn for themselves?
(a) Just once.
(b) Over and over again.
(c) Just when family members are present.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. When seeking help with the disease, Schwartz finally decided to talk to whom?

2. Schwartz stresses the importance of coming to terms with __________.

3. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?

4. According to Schwartz, one in declining health should enjoy being _____________.

5. Schwartz discusses the importance of not ____________the past.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, both good grief and bad grief are explained by Morrie. Discuss the importance of both forms of grief, as they relate to Morrie's point of view.

2. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.

3. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.

4. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.

5. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.

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

7. In Chapter 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.

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

9. 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.

10. In Chapter 4, the fourth piece of advice that Morrie gives one in declining health involves comfort. Explain this advice.

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