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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. Before being diagnosed with ALS, what other disease kept Schwartz from physical activity?
2. Schwartz states the important point that when one grieves for what has been lost, it is also important to _____.
3. Schwartz informs his readers to not become so _____ with one's body.
4. According to Schwartz, one should accept the past as _____.
5. Schwartz describes the action of hiding grief as _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Morrie spends a lot of time discussing forgiveness. Explain the concept of forgiveness, as it is presented in Chapter 5.
2. In Chapter 4, the concept of acceptance is developed. Explain the importance of acceptance, as described by Morrie.
3. In Chapter 5, Morrie discusses a relationship that he had with a colleague. Explain this relationship and the outcome.
4. Using text from Chapter 3, discuss Morrie's thoughts on grief as a natural emotion.
5. In Chapter 5, Morrie states that one must learn from the past. Explain how this is possible.
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 3, Morrie discusses how he was able to overcome his mother's death. Explain the special circumstances that help Morrie cope.
8. In Chapter 1, Morrie Schwartz is described. Describe Schwartz's occupation and what major contribution he made to the world of psychology.
9. Explain the importance of dancing in the life of Schwartz, as explained in Chapter 2.
10. In Chapter 2, Schwartz describes psychological vulnerability. Explain this concept.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 9, Schwartz discusses the importance of having control. What does he stress that one has control over? How is one supposed to obtain this control? Use details from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
There are two major parts of the book "Morrie: In His Own Words." Describe the major differences between the two parts of the book. Also, explain what Schwartz's main goal is behind each of the two major parts.
Essay Topic 3
A major elements of Schwartz writing is the internal conflict of man versus man. More specifically it is Morrie versus his own health. Explain this conflict. What various emotions does Morrie display due to the impact his health is having on his physical limitations?
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