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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?
(a) Loss of religion.
(b) Modern technology.
(c) Poor communication.
(d) Misplaced priorities.

2. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?
(a) A silent partner to see him or her through.
(b) Patience, friendship, and support.
(c) Faith and hope for a cure.
(d) Handling of legal logistics.

3. What does Kubler-Ross say will help us examine our own reactions and behaviors?
(a) Walking the halls of a hospital.
(b) Reading about the grief process.
(c) Speaking with other people who have deceased family members.
(d) Spending time with the elderly.

4. To what other psychological ailment is denial related?
(a) Hope.
(b) Shock.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Fear.

5. What did the daughter of a patient in chapter IX do when her mother became ill?
(a) She quit her job and stayed with her mother constantly.
(b) She read all the books she could find on the illness.
(c) She fought with the nurses to treat her mother better.
(d) She moved to a different town and refused to speak to her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Kubler-Ross think bargaining is a sign?

2. What is the fifth stage of grief?

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

4. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?

5. What did her experience with Mr. Y. teach Kubler-Ross?

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