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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 tells those in declining health that they should take on what characteristics?
(a) Jealously and honesty.
(b) Hopefulness and happiness.
(c) Kindness and generostiy.
(d) Sadness and anger.

2. What event does Schwartz describe as only the beginning to relating to others?
(a) Wanting to be different.
(b) Wanting to be the same.
(c) Wanting to conquer the disease.
(d) Wanting new friends.

3. In Buber's book, an ideal relationship with another is portrayed where both are ________ .
(a) Exactly the same in every trait.
(b) Extremely different.
(c) Reciprocally related.
(d) From two different faiths.

4. What action should people always take when they are diagnosed with a debilitating disease?
(a) Talk about it.
(b) Pray about it.
(c) Laugh about it.
(d) Be thankful for it.

5. How many years prior to writing his book did Schwartz decide that he was not satisfied with his religious views?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz stresses that one must find their place in ____.

2. In Chapter 6, Schwartz states that one should focus on __________.

3. The goal of Buber's portrayal in his book is to keep those involved in the relationship from losing what important quality?

4. In Chapter 10, Schwartz explains that the sufferer should look for the answers to what questions?

5. In order to develop new relationships, one must be __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Morrie discusses the importance of spiritual connection. Explain Morrie's view on the importance of a spiritual connection and why one who is experiencing declining health needs this connection.

2. In Chapter 10, Morrie describes his past religious experiences. What was Morrie's childhood religion? What worldwide event changed his religious views?

3. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains his actions in relation to Martin Buber's thoughts. Describe what concepts and ideas of Buber's that Morrie found significant.

4. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses relationships and making new friends. Describe how Morrie's social group of friends transformed after he was diagnosed with his illness.

5. In Chapter 7, Morrie begins to discuss how one in declining health should act when relating to others. Explain Morrie's views on listening to others, when making new acquaintances

6. In Chapter 10, Morrie encourages his reader to discover what is divine. What event made Morrie find what he thought was divine? How did his views on life change?

7. In Chapter 6, Morrie discusses suffering. Briefly discuss Morrie's view on suffering and how it relates to one experiencing declining health.

8. In Chapter 6, the reader learns how Morrie started writing. Discuss what Morrie wrote and why he started writing.

9. In Chapter 7, Morrie stresses the importance of sharing how one feels with others. Describe Morrie's concept of sharing and how it relates to those in declining health.

10. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses Martin Buber. Who is Buber, and what significance does he have to Morrie?

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