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

2. Schwartz explains that sometimes one in declining health will feel like a _____.
(a) A infant.
(b) A toddler.
(c) A child.
(d) A senior citizen.

3. What fantasy will help a person in declining health?
(a) The fantasy of never dying.
(b) The fantasy of having infinite time with loved ones.
(c) The fantasy of being in heaven.
(d) The fantasy of not being sick anymore.

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

5. As the disease continues to progress, what type of situations must one must expect to increase in occurrence?
(a) Stressful situations.
(b) Hopeful situations.
(c) Meaningful situations.
(d) Scary situations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz warns his readers that illness can have what effect on someone's life?

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

3. Morrie Schwartz is a professor of what subject?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. The emotional patterns of illness are explained by Schwartz in Chapter 2. Explain the significance of these patterns.

2. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses the concept of living one's past positively. Explain how one is able to live their past positively, according to Morrie.

3. 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.

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

5. In Chapter 5, Morrie states that one must learn from the past. Explain how this is possible.

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

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

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. 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?

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

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