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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what is the patient in chapter VI most depressed?
(a) He does not want to die.
(b) He has lost so many family members to death.
(c) His wife does not respect him.
(d) He does not believe in the afterlife.

2. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.
(b) The ancient man had greater faith.
(c) We have not been taught the correct coping process.
(d) We have many more means of defending ourselves.

3. What is different about doctors who express hope to their terminal patients?
(a) They are too caught up in the emotions of their patient.
(b) They are more readily trusted.
(c) They are making promises they cannot keep.
(d) They are seen as unscientific.

4. Why should we never give up on terminal patients?
(a) There is never reason to give up hope.
(b) We do not want them to give up on themselves.
(c) They need our strength.
(d) It is often offensive.

5. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?
(a) Loss of religion.
(b) Modern technology.
(c) Poor communication.
(d) Misplaced priorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kubler-Ross feel that our inability to cope with death is such a selfish thing?

2. What usually accompanies depression in the terminally ill patient?

3. To what does the author compare the stage of acceptance?

4. What is the fourth stage of grief?

5. What is the name of the terminal patient interviewed in chapter VI?

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