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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what did the dentist have hope?
(a) A cure.
(b) A reconciliation with his siblings.
(c) To die with his family close by.
(d) A chance to write his story.

2. What is the one complaint that the young girl's mother has?
(a) The price of care was exorbitant.
(b) She could not take her daughter home to die.
(c) The hospital staff was inattentive.
(d) Her daughter is so young.

3. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?
(a) The shame of his or her past deeds.
(b) The love for his or her family.
(c) His or her need for help.
(d) The reality of his or her mortality.

4. What bolsters the young girl's family and allows them to be positive?
(a) Their acceptance.
(b) Their peace at seeing her so calm about the whole thing.
(c) Their strong religious beliefs.
(d) Their state of denial.

5. What helped Mrs. S. tremendously with her situation?
(a) Talking about her past.
(b) Making amends with her ex-husband.
(c) Discussing her illness.
(d) Finding good homes for her sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the young girl in chapter X view death?

2. How does the courageous female patient keep her mind off of her impending death?

3. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?

4. About what was Mr. J. angry?

5. How many times was the nun admitted to the hospital?

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