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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. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?
(a) Pulmonary fibrosis.
(b) Osteoporosis.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Arthritis.

2. According to Schwartz, sufferers should ask friends and family in advance for a ______.
(a) Compassionate nudge.
(b) Daily hug.
(c) Daily phone call.
(d) Positive outlook.

3. As described in Chapter 2, ______ helps Schwartz deal with his disease.
(a) Playing the piano.
(b) Happy movies.
(c) Humor.
(d) His grandchildren.

4. What type of feelings will not go away because one is sick?
(a) Anger and resentment.
(b) Love.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Hope.

5. Schwartz received a diagnosis for what disease?
(a) ALS.
(b) Brain cancer.
(c) Parkinson's disease.
(d) Pulmonary fibrous.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one handle stressful emotions, according to Schwartz?

2. Grief is what type of an emotion?

3. When does acceptance occur, according to Schwartz?

4. How long was Schwartz a professor?

5. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's focal point on the subject of psychology plays a major role in his life after teaching. Once Schwartz is diagnosed with his disease, how does he use his knowledge and focus in psychology to help him and others?

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

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

7. Explain what Morrie describes as the most difficult concept to handle when in declining health.

8. 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.

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

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

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