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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do some terminal patients never reach the final stage of grief?
(a) Their families will not let them let go.
(b) They fight their mortality to the death.
(c) They run out of time.
(d) They feel it is unnecessary.

2. As what did Mr. J. refer to his small happy moments?
(a) Happinesses.
(b) Bonuses.
(c) Bits and pieces.
(d) Miracles.

3. What is the biggest relief to an angry patient?
(a) Being separated from people for a time.
(b) Suppressing his or her feelings until they go away.
(c) Writing his or her feelings.
(d) Expressing his or her anger.

4. What is the fifth stage of grief?
(a) Depression.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Anger.
(d) Bargaining.

5. Why is the mother of the very small girl in chapter X so nervous about revealing to her daughter the true nature of her illness?
(a) She does not want the small girl to be afraid to let her die.
(b) She does not want the small girl to lose hope.
(c) She does not want the small girl to feel that she was lied to later on.
(d) She does not want to give the small girl unfounded hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is usually the best way to help angry patients push past their feelings of anger?

2. Why was Mrs. W. unable to reach the stage of acceptance when she was ready?

3. Why should we never give up on terminal patients?

4. From what was Mrs. S. suffering?

5. How did Mrs. W.'s husband see her acceptance of death?

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