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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About whom is the courageous female patient in chapter X worried?
(a) The doctors.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her family.
(d) The woman in the bed next to her.

2. What do we need to strengthen the most in ourselves, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Our emotional stability.
(b) Our support systems.
(c) Our physical strength.
(d) Our ability to tell the truth.

3. 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) Handling of legal logistics.
(c) Patience, friendship, and support.
(d) A silent partner to see him or her through.

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

5. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?
(a) When family is present to offer support.
(b) When there is a definite timespan.
(c) Long before it arrives.
(d) When there is no other option.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the courageous female patient equate with death?

2. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?

3. What does the courageous female patient teach Kubler-Ross?

4. What is one thing that Kubler-Ross does NOT say terminal patients get angry about?

5. As what did Mr. J. refer to his small happy moments?

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