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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. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?
(a) Calm and centered.
(b) Compassionate towards others.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Happy and satisfied.

2. After Schwartz was diagnosed with his disease, how did his life change the most?
(a) He became more active.
(b) He started to treat loved ones better.
(c) He became more serious.
(d) He talked about his feelings more.

3. What action is difficult when others are around?
(a) Concentrating.
(b) Thinking.
(c) Communicating with yourself.
(d) Healing.

4. Schwartz explains that one should be __________ involved in favorite activities.
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Not involved.
(c) The same as before the diagnosis.
(d) Passionately.

5. In order to develop new relationships, one must be __________.
(a) Vulnerable and emotional.
(b) Hopeful and generous.
(c) Loving and open to sharing.
(d) Kind and approachable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz stresses that one should do their best to find ways to be _____.

2. Schwartz explains that a person must be one's own _____.

3. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.

4. Whom does Schwartz meet who influences him to get into meditation?

5. What loss is a risk of physical infirmity?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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

2. In Chapter 6, Morrie discusses the sociologist Erving Goffman. Explain how Morrie incorporates Goffman's theories into his own ideas.

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

4. 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.

5. In Chapter 6, Morrie explains the importance of not becoming useless. Explain why not becoming useless is so important.

6. In Chapter 9, Morrie states that one must be a witness to themselves. Explain what Morrie means by this statement.

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 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.

9. 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?

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

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