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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. While in a therapy session, Schwartz volunteers to act out what scene?
(a) A scene from the loss of his child.
(b) His own death.
(c) A scene from his mother's death.
(d) The happiness moment of his life.

2. According to Schwartz, what is the first step in developing peace?
(a) Talking to friends and family.
(b) Accepting reality.
(c) Developing spirituality.
(d) Discussing your prognosis with your doctor.

3. Schwartz states that one will _____ emotionally during an illness.
(a) Freeze.
(b) Regress.
(c) Advance.
(d) Improve.

4. Schwartz explains that one may love their family while also feeling what other emotion?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Strong dislike.
(d) A stronger love than usual.

5. Even though Schwartz is not able to dance when he hears music, he is described as still being able to ______.
(a) Play the guitar.
(b) Play the piano.
(c) Enjoy music.
(d) Sing along with the music.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?

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

3. As described in Chapter 2, ______ helps Schwartz deal with his disease.

4. Schwartz describes the action of hiding grief as _____.

5. Unresolved grief can turn good grief into what type of grief?

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

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

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 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?

6. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's disease and its signs and symptoms are described. Explain his diagnosis and what is occurring in his body.

7. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.

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

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 2, Schwartz describes psychological vulnerability. Explain this concept.

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