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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) The ancient man had greater faith.
(b) We have not been taught the correct coping process.
(c) We have many more means of defending ourselves.
(d) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.

2. What are doctors primarily trained to do for terminal patients?
(a) Relieve suffering.
(b) Provide moral and spiritual support.
(c) Ease the passing.
(d) Prolong life.

3. How do children at age three view death?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Natural.
(c) Permanent.
(d) Temporary.

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

5. About what was Mr. J. angry?
(a) The slow process of his death.
(b) Living a good life and being rewarded with a terminal illness.
(c) The lack of a cure for his illness.
(d) His family's lack of support.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kubler-Ross so shocked at American's inability to accept death?

2. Why do most patients enter the third stage of grief?

3. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?

4. As what did Mr. J. refer to his small happy moments?

5. What does Kubler-Ross observe about patients who get the chance to express themselves before death?

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