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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cicely Saunders think is the most important thing for doctors to do with their terminally ill patients?
(a) Let them bring in objects from home.
(b) Let them express their feelings about death.
(c) Allow unlimited visits from family.
(d) Give them time to be outdoors before their death.

2. What is different about the people who are receptive to Kubler-Ross's seminars when she first starts having them?
(a) They are all European.
(b) They are all older.
(c) They are all therapists.
(d) They have all lost more than one close friend.

3. Of what does chapter X primarily consist?
(a) Coping strategies for terminally ill patients.
(b) Deeper explanations of the five stages of grief.
(c) Instructions for comforting family members of terminal patients.
(d) Interviews with patients.

4. What usually accompanies depression in the terminally ill patient?
(a) The beginning of acceptance.
(b) Shame and guilt.
(c) Despair and sadness.
(d) Relief.

5. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Making peace with her family.
(b) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.
(c) Getting the chance to express her feelings.
(d) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What helped Mrs. S. tremendously with her situation?

3. Why was it so hard on Mr. Y. to be restricted in his visits to his wife?

4. How does the courageous female patient view service?

5. About what was Mr. J. angry?

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