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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) Calmness.
(b) Peace.
(c) Spiritual answer.
(d) Spiritual connection.

2. Schwartz stresses that one should do their best to find ways to be _____.
(a) Helpful to those around them.
(b) Less of a burden.
(c) Useful.
(d) Compassionate.

3. The goal of Buber's portrayal in his book is to keep those involved in the relationship from losing what important quality?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Friendliness.

4. In Chapter 8, Schwartz explains that when one is sick. one can experience more ______.
(a) Time alone.
(b) Time with family.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Life's little treasures.

5. Today, what religion does Schwartz find himself drawn to?
(a) Protestant teachings.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Atheistic views.
(d) Jewish mysticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Schwartz tells those in declining health that they should take on what characteristics?

2. According to Schwartz, how will one's friends and family act towards the disease?

3. How does mediation help Schwartz feel?

4. What action should people always take when they are diagnosed with a debilitating disease?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

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