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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. The first story written about Schwartz was printed in what newspaper?
(a) The Boston Globe.
(b) The Wallstreet Journal.
(c) The Chicago Daily Herald.
(d) The New York Times.

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

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

4. Schwartz explains that there will be someone around to help how many hours of the day?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) As many hours as needed.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) As many as you allow.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that when one is sick. one can experience more ______.

3. According to Schwartz, instead of doing what we are capable of doing, what do humans do?

4. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.

5. What was Schwartz's faith throughout his childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses how one in declining health should act when trying to relate to others. Explain the traits that Morrie states one should have when relating to others.

8. 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?

9. At the end of Chapter 6, Morrie explains how he became well-known. Explain the process which leads to Morrie being in the public eye.

10. In Chapter 6, Morrie encourages his reader to become more active. Discuss how one in declining health should pursue activities.

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