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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Over what had the patient in chapter VI been repressing grief?
(a) His strained relationship with his parents.
(b) The death of his parents.
(c) The death of his daughter.
(d) His strained relationship with his wife.

3. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?
(a) Disrupts the process of preparing for death.
(b) Depresses him or her.
(c) Makes him or her feel guilty for not being able to endure.
(d) Creates despair and hopelessness.

4. What does Kubler-Ross say denial is for most people?
(a) A way to separate one's self from reality.
(b) A motivation to continue finding other diagnoses.
(c) A defensive device that will speed up the process of death.
(d) A buffer that allows the patient to mobilize other, less radical defenses.

5. What does the fourth stage of grief replace in the terminal patient?
(a) Denial.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Anger.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?

4. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?

5. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?

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