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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. Schwartz recognizes that _____ are associated with the more difficult periods of the disease.
2. Schwartz explains that the caretaker should follow the sick person's ______.
3. Schwartz encourages friends and family to let the grieving person do what action in front of them?
4. Schwartz states that you should be honest about what to those around you?
5. What is the second vital step that Schwartz describes in Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 4, Morrie describes that acknowledging negative feelings is important. Explain what Morrie means in relation to family members and these negative feelings.
2. Using text from Chapter 4, discuss how Morrie explains contradictory feelings.
3. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.
4. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.
5. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.
6. In Chapter 2, Schwartz explains what will most likely occur when one's illness continues to become worse. Describe what will happen to one's emotions as the illness progresses.
7. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.
8. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses the concept of living one's past positively. Explain how one is able to live their past positively, according to Morrie.
9. In Chapter 2, how does Schwartz explain the importance of honesty?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 10, the theme of man struggling to understand divinity is a prevalent theme. Explain this theme is connection to Schwartz's religious past and present.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 6, Schwartz discusses the sociologist Erving Goffman. Explain the importance that Goffman plays in helping Schwartz describe how to maintain an active involvement in life.
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