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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Kubler-Ross so shocked at American's inability to accept death?
(a) She did not expect it.
(b) People in Europe handle it much differently.
(c) Americans are so educated.
(d) Our culture has digressed in this area while advancing in many others.

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

3. Of what does Kubler-Ross think bargaining is a sign?
(a) Past abuse.
(b) Unresolved guilt.
(c) Future suicidal tendencies.
(d) Irrational fear.

4. What does Kubler-Ross say we should pay the closest attention to about a terminal patient?
(a) His or her pain.
(b) His or her fear.
(c) His or her feelings.
(d) His or her family.

5. What does the fourth stage of grief replace in the terminal patient?
(a) Denial.
(b) Hope.
(c) Anger.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?

2. How many family members has the patient in chapter VI seen die in a short amount of time?

3. Who are described by Kubler-Ross as the "most desperate of all'?

4. What is the major discrepancy that exists in almost every case of terminal illness?

5. Why do most patients enter the third stage of grief?

(see the answer key)

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