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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many family members has the patient in chapter VI seen die in a short amount of time?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

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

3. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) The selfishness of the general public.
(b) The unkept promises of doctors.
(c) The strict visitation rules at hospitals.
(d) The decline of religion.

4. What do some terminal patients never psychologically do before they die?
(a) Find peace in their souls.
(b) Accept the reality of their upcoming death.
(c) Make amends with their family members.
(d) Arrange their worldy things.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What terminal disease does the nun in chapter IV have?

2. What is sometimes the only thing that will allow a family member to let go of his or her terminally-ill loved ones?

3. What point was reiterated in the story of Mr. and Mrs. W.?

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

5. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?

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