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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) We have many more means of defending ourselves.
(b) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.
(c) The ancient man had greater faith.
(d) We have not been taught the correct coping process.

3. What did Mr. W. arrange for his wife when she reached the stage of acceptance?
(a) A lawyer to make out her will.
(b) A final meeting with her children and grandchildren.
(c) An additional surgery.
(d) A chance to speak with Dr. Kubler-Ross.

4. What do some terminal patients never psychologically do before they die?
(a) Find peace in their souls.
(b) Make amends with their family members.
(c) Accept the reality of their upcoming death.
(d) Arrange their worldy things.

5. What was one woman in chapter IX afraid of before she died?
(a) Hell.
(b) Her unrepented sins.
(c) Her family would forget her.
(d) Worms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. W.'s husband see her acceptance of death?

2. How was the patient in chapter VI described by the medical staff?

3. What point was reiterated in the story of Mr. and Mrs. W.?

4. What did the doctor who was most hostile towards Kubler-Ross tell his interns to do?

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

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