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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. Chapter 5 concerns the importance of holding on to ______.
3. Schwartz describes the action of hiding grief as _____.
4. In Chapter 4, how does Schwartz describe fantasy as a coping device?
5. Grief is a form release that can help one feel _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 3, Morrie discusses how he was able to overcome his mother's death. Explain the special circumstances that help Morrie cope.
2. Using text from Chapter 4, discuss how Morrie explains contradictory feelings.
3. Explain what Morrie describes as the most difficult concept to handle when in declining health.
4. In Chapter 4, Morrie describes that acknowledging negative feelings is important. Explain what Morrie means in relation to family members and these negative feelings.
5. In Chapter 4, Morrie explains the importance of developing peace. Describe the importance of finding peace for one experiencing declining health.
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 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.
8. In Chapter 3, Morrie explains that the act of crying and the emotions that go along with it have helped him to grieve. Discuss his personal experience with this concept.
9. In Chapter 5, Morrie stresses the importance of healing past relationships. Describe which past relationships should be focused on and why.
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
Schwartz describes an extremely passionate scene from a group therapy session that he attended to help express loss. Describe this therapy session and the reward that Schwartz was able to obtain from this therapy session.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 1, background information is given about Schwartz, and the progress of his disease is explained. Give a detailed explanation of Schwartz's background. Describe what makes him so qualified to write a book like "Morrie: In His Own Words." Finally, discuss the progress of Schwartz's loss of physical power and the mental and physical feelings associated with the loss of power.
Essay Topic 3
Schwartz incorporates the philosophies of Martin Buber into to his book. Discuss the philosophies of Buber. Also, explain why Schwartz felt Buber's philosophies helped describe the idea that one in declining health needs to be kind to one's self.
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