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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 strict visitation rules at hospitals.
(c) The decline of religion.
(d) The unkept promises of doctors.

3. Who makes up Kubler-Ross's research team?
(a) Some psychology students and herself.
(b) Some theology students and herself.
(c) Some medical students and herself.
(d) Some top-of-the line social workers and herself.

4. What does Kubler-Ross say that most American doctors are afraid to do?
(a) Admit to a patient that he or she will die.
(b) Lose a patient on their watch.
(c) Tell family members that a loved one is dying.
(d) Accept that they, themselves, could die from an illness.

5. What is the third stage of grief?
(a) Denial.
(b) Anger.
(c) Bargaining.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is at the core of Kubler-Ross's studies on death and dying?

2. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?

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

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

5. What is the major discrepancy that exists in almost every case of terminal illness?

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