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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. When Schwartz first learned of his sickness, what did he decide to start?
(a) Informing others that he would survive this disease.
(b) An annual blood drive.
(c) Documenting his declining health.
(d) A charity foundation.

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

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

4. Schwartz describes the action of hiding grief as _____.
(a) A false reality.
(b) A healthy action.
(c) A pointless action.
(d) An unhealthy action.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Acknowledging all feelings is going to cause one to realize what information about their loved ones?

4. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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