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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 is not necessary to do when a patient is unable to accept reality?
(a) Moving on with the necessary items.
(b) Working to prolong his or her life.
(c) Letting him or her remain in denial.
(d) Talking about the terminal nature of his or her disease.

2. Why do most patients enter the third stage of grief?
(a) They want more control of their circumstances.
(b) They want to believe there is a way to be released from their situation.
(c) They are afraid to let go of their anger.
(d) They are attempting to postpone the inevitable.

3. What has caused us to fear a violent and catastrophic death, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Rising crime rates.
(b) The dramatized violent scenes in movies and on TV.
(c) Rumors of weapons of mass destruction.
(d) The reality of constant warfare.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What ironic example of our deluded ideas towards death does Dr, Kubler-Ross give in chapter II?

3. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?

4. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?

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

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