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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one handle stressful emotions, according to Schwartz?

2. Which vigorous, physical activity did Schwartz enjoy before he was diagnosed with ALS?

3. How does Schwartz suggest one in declining health deal with anger?

4. In Chapter 5, Schwartz describes relationships as being extremely _____.

5. Schwartz states the important point that when one grieves for what has been lost, it is also important to _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. The emotional patterns of illness are explained by Schwartz in Chapter 2. Explain the significance of these patterns.

2. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.

3. In Chapter 5, Morrie states that one must learn from the past. Explain how this is possible.

4. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.

5. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.

6. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's focal point on the subject of psychology plays a major role in his life after teaching. Once Schwartz is diagnosed with his disease, how does he use his knowledge and focus in psychology to help him and others?

7. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.

8. In Chapter 3, the importance of family and friends in relation to grief is explained. Discuss the connection.

9. In Chapter 3, both good grief and bad grief are explained by Morrie. Discuss the importance of both forms of grief, as they relate to Morrie's point of view.

10. In Chapter 1, Schwartz's disease and its signs and symptoms are described. Explain his diagnosis and what is occurring in his body.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Overcoming adversity is a major theme developed throughout the book. Explain the theme of overcoming adversity. Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book one of the major themes is the theme of forgiveness. Explain this theme as it relates to the book, using specific details to support your answers. What personal story did Morrie tell to help reiterate this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Morrie Schwartz has a definite target audience for his book "Morrie: In His Own Words." Describe Schwartz's intended audience. Give specific examples from the book to support your answer.

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