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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Mrs. W.'s husband see her acceptance of death?
(a) Detachment and rejection.
(b) A symptom of her disease.
(c) A beautiful process.
(d) A reason to hope for recovery.

3. For whom does Mrs. S. live her life?
(a) Her two sons.
(b) Her sisters.
(c) Her sickly spouse.
(d) Her beloved parents.

4. What does Kubler-Ross state is the key for peace in most terminal patients and their families?
(a) Speaking with competent doctors.
(b) Faith in a religious figure.
(c) Strengthening familiy ties.
(d) Hope for a cure.

5. To what other psychological ailment is denial related?
(a) Shock.
(b) Hope.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comfort did the dentist find while facing his death?

2. For what did the nun become an advocate?

3. What does Kubler-Ross say denial is for most people?

4. The author says, "We should speak as openly about death as we do about... " what?

5. Who has become like a sister to Mrs. S. through all of her trials?

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