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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hope.
(c) Despair.
(d) Acceptance.

3. How did Mrs. W. respond to what her husband arranged for her when she had reached the stage of acceptance?
(a) She shed tears of gratitude.
(b) She refused to speak openly with anyone she did not know.
(c) She wrote a letter to all of her children because she did not want them to see her.
(d) She went into a psychotic episode.

4. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?
(a) The patient.
(b) Children.
(c) Anyone.
(d) The loved ones.

5. Why was the medical's staff description of the patient in chapter VI so surprising to Kubler-Ross and her team?
(a) He seemed very sweet and accommodating.
(b) He had many visitors around the clock.
(c) He was very respectful and helpful.
(d) He spoke at length about his feelings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kubler-Ross say will help us examine our own reactions and behaviors?

3. How did Mrs. W.'s husband see her acceptance of death?

4. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?

5. To whom was the patient in chapter VI not communicating his true feelings?

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