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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, what should one in declining health not do?
(a) Think that you will survive the disease.
(b) Ask for help when needed.
(c) Criticize yourself.
(d) Pat yourself on back.

2. The article in the newspaper lead to an interview on what national news program?
(a) The Today Show.
(b) 60 Minutes.
(c) 20-20.
(d) Nightline.

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

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

5. Schwartz explains that one in declining health must act as a ______ to one's self.
(a) Judge.
(b) Witness.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Defender.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Martin Buber, as discussed in Chapter 8?

3. Schwartz explains that one should not try to change _________.

4. How many years prior to writing his book did Schwartz decide that he was not satisfied with his religious views?

5. According to Schwartz, retaining what type of sense is essential to surviving one's illness mentally?

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. 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.

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

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

5. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?

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

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

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 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

10. 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.

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