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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do children at age five view death?
(a) Something that makes people invisible.
(b) A place that is dark and scary.
(c) A trip from which people never come back.
(d) A person who takes people away.

2. What does hope do for terminal patients, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Nourishes the soul.
(b) Holds off acceptance.
(c) Intimidates non-terminal patients.
(d) Aggravates the doctors.

3. How many family members has the patient in chapter VI seen die in a short amount of time?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?
(a) The patient.
(b) The loved ones.
(c) Anyone.
(d) Children.

5. How many times was the nun admitted to the hospital?
(a) 20.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is different about doctors who express hope to their terminal patients?

3. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?

4. What is usually the real miracle for a terminal patient?

5. Of what is non-communication from the family an indication?

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