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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do most terminal patients promise to do while in the third stage of grief?
(a) Dedicate their lives to God.
(b) Help the cause of researching their disease.
(c) Repent of all their past sins.
(d) Never ask for anything again.

2. What kind of terminal patient gets less attention and visits, even from the hospital staff?
(a) A patient close to death.
(b) A patient with a contagious disease.
(c) A patient with no family.
(d) An angry patient.

3. What did her experience with Mr. Y. teach Kubler-Ross?
(a) Love can heal many physical wounds.
(b) There are some people who will never let go of a loved one who is dying.
(c) Hospitals should not have such strict regulations on visiting hours.
(d) There should be a support system for family members of terminal patients.

4. What does Kubler-Ross state is the key for peace in most terminal patients and their families?
(a) Hope for a cure.
(b) Strengthening familiy ties.
(c) Speaking with competent doctors.
(d) Faith in a religious figure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first stage of the grieving process?

2. What does Kubler-Ross think doctors should do for terminal patients?

3. Why does Kubler-Ross feel that our inability to cope with death is such a selfish thing?

4. What do some men do when their wives fall ill to a terminal illness?

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

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