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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. According to Schwartz, relating to whom is important?
(a) Others and yourself.
(b) Just close friends and family.
(c) All hospital staff.
(d) Just yourself.

2. Schwartz encourages the reader to pursue _______.
(a) Long lost relatives.
(b) Interests.
(c) Old friends.
(d) New activities.

3. What action must an individual take to have others talk to them more?
(a) Go out in public more.
(b) Become a better listener.
(c) Make more friends.
(d) Find people with the same illness.

4. In Chapter 10, Schwartz discusses that it is important for the sufferer to develop a connection with whom?
(a) Friends and family.
(b) A higher power.
(c) Others with the same disease.
(d) A physician.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 8 is based on being kind to whom?

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

3. Schwartz believes that it is important to not let one believe that they are _____.

4. What did Schwartz say about the teachings at an Orthodox Synagogue?

5. In Chapter 10, Schwartz advises the reader to discover what you find _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains that retaining a sense of control is necessary for one in declining health. Explain the sense of control Morrie discusses.

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

5. 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.

6. In Chapter 8, Morrie stresses the importance of having time alone. Explain why alone time is so important to someone who is ill.

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

8. 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.

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

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

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