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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 explains that by seeking God one has already established some sort of _________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Spiritual answer.
(c) Calmness.
(d) Spiritual connection.

2. What event does Schwartz describe as only the beginning to relating to others?
(a) Wanting new friends.
(b) Wanting to conquer the disease.
(c) Wanting to be different.
(d) Wanting to be the same.

3. According to Schwartz in Chapter 9, what two actions will one have to perform when health is declining?
(a) Seek a higher spitual being and pray.
(b) Participate and observe what is occuring in your body.
(c) Attend doctor appointments and discuss the problems.
(d) Seek treatment and attempt recovery.

4. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves in what manner?
(a) Gently.
(b) Tough.
(c) As if one is invincible.
(d) Compassionate.

5. Schwartz explains that one must treat themselves as they would treat _____________.
(a) An enemy.
(b) A clergy member.
(c) A mother.
(d) A friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Schwartz suggests that one should set aside time to spend with whom?

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

4. What world changing event does Schwartz describe as having a deep influence on believing in God?

5. The first story written about Schwartz was printed in what newspaper?

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 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 the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?

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 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?

6. 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.

7. 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?

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

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

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

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