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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do most people do to cheer terminal patients that often makes the depression worse?
(a) Allow time for contemplative silence.
(b) Visit often for long lengths of time.
(c) Speak extensively of religious beliefs.
(d) Describe the family doing well without them.

4. How long was Mr. Y. allowed to see his wife every day?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) Fifty minutes.
(d) Not at all.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third stage of grief?

2. Why does Kubler-Ross think we put so much faith into machines?

3. What is the name of the man in chapter IX who was unable to let his wife die and was keeping her from reaching the stage of acceptance?

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

5. What is the most effective way to help a depressed patient, according to Kubler-Ross?

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