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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what age are children able to start understanding the biological process of death?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

3. What is a comfort to female terminal patients that is sometimes an aggravation to male patients?
(a) Seeing their families continue and progress without them.
(b) Seeing the logistical details taken care of.
(c) Having a constant stream of visitors.
(d) Being encouraged to hold on.

4. What does Kubler-Ross state that most terminal patients hope to be?
(a) Their doctor's favorite patient.
(b) A role model of strength.
(c) A beacon of hope to others.
(d) An exception to the norm.

5. For what does Kubler-Ross say we should never judge families?
(a) Their ignorance of the disease.
(b) Their anger towards the staff.
(c) Their love for the patients.
(d) Their seemingly unorthodox behaviors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a child's main fear before age three?

3. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?

4. What does Kubler-Ross say that most American doctors are afraid to do?

5. What are the two different forms of depression?

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