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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 refers to what sociologist when discussing social roles?
(a) Martin Luther King Jr.
(b) Max Weber.
(c) Erving Goffman.
(d) Karl Marx.

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

3. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that one in declining health should find a way to maintain ______.
(a) Communication.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Privacy.

4. Whom does Schwartz meet who influences him to get into meditation?
(a) A Buddhist.
(b) A Catholic Priest.
(c) A Hindu.
(d) An Indian philosopher.

5. In Chapter 6, Schwartz states that one should focus on __________.
(a) Things that really matter.
(b) Relatives.
(c) The future.
(d) The past.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz explains that you must develop a sense of ________ where you can get a perspective on your feelings and thoughts.

2. Schwartz explains that one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.

3. What human trait is difficult to have in the face of pain?

4. Schwartz explains that one can change who they are despite what new occurrence in one's life?

5. In Buber's book, an ideal relationship with another is portrayed where both are ________ .

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. In Chapter 9, Morrie stresses the importance of detachment from the disease. Explain why this detachment is so important to Morrie. What personally helps Morrie form this sense of detachment?

3. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses the importance of relating to one's self. Explain Morrie's thoughts on relating to one's self.

4. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains that privacy is a major issue to one in declining health. Explain why privacy is so important.

5. In Chapter 7, Morrie explains the differences between knowing what you want and what you need. Explain Morrie's concept of basic need.

6. In Chapter 10, Morrie explains that it is extremely important for the sufferer to develop a connection with a higher power. Explain the importance behind the development of this connection with a higher power.

7. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses newly found freedom of being whom you want to be. Explain this freedom and why it suddenly occurs.

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

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

10. 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.

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