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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the mother of the very small girl in chapter X so nervous about revealing to her daughter the true nature of her illness?
(a) She does not want the small girl to be afraid to let her die.
(b) She does not want the small girl to lose hope.
(c) She does not want to give the small girl unfounded hope.
(d) She does not want the small girl to feel that she was lied to later on.

3. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?
(a) When there is no other option.
(b) When there is a definite timespan.
(c) When family is present to offer support.
(d) Long before it arrives.

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

5. How does the courageous female patient view service?
(a) An escape from her own problems.
(b) A way to ensure her place in heaven.
(c) An antidote to depression.
(d) A useful form of denial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?

2. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?

3. From what was Mrs. S. suffering?

4. What has happened with the young girl's relationships since falling ill?

5. Why should we never give up on terminal patients?

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