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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should we never give up on terminal patients?
(a) They need our strength.
(b) It is often offensive.
(c) We do not want them to give up on themselves.
(d) There is never reason to give up hope.

2. What are terminal patients usually upset about when they reach the fourth stage of grief?
(a) Their unresolved issues.
(b) The realization of loss.
(c) Abandoning their family.
(d) Being abandoned by God.

3. How does Kubler-Ross say others should react to the denial of a terminal patient?
(a) They should ignore them until they are ready to face the facts.
(b) They should try their hardest to get them to accept the truth.
(c) They should pretend to be in denial as well until they come around.
(d) They should be understanding and uncontradictory.

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

5. What comforted the woman who was afraid in chapter IX?
(a) Cremation.
(b) A picture album made by her family.
(c) A priest who held a confessional with her.
(d) A good lengthy talk about heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?

2. Why was the medical's staff description of the patient in chapter VI so surprising to Kubler-Ross and her team?

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

4. How was the patient in chapter VI described by the medical staff?

5. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?

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