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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ironic example of our deluded ideas towards death does Dr, Kubler-Ross give in chapter II?
(a) We find it unfathomable for someone to survive a horrific car accident, only to come home and be killed by a silly disease.
(b) We can hear stories of accidental deaths and murders every day, but we never expect that to happen to us.
(c) We understand when others we do not know die but refuse to accept that anyone in our circle could possibly pass away.
(d) We find it unfathomable for someone to go to war and survive on the front lines, only to come home and be killed in a car accident.

2. How does Kubler-Ross say others should react to the denial of a terminal patient?
(a) They should pretend to be in denial as well until they come around.
(b) They should be understanding and uncontradictory.
(c) They should ignore them until they are ready to face the facts.
(d) They should try their hardest to get them to accept the truth.

3. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?
(a) Children.
(b) The patient.
(c) The loved ones.
(d) Anyone.

4. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?
(a) Denial.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Acceptance.

5. What would Kubler-Ross like to see technology used for in the case of terminally ill patients?
(a) Providing moral support.
(b) Individual contact.
(c) Legal logistics.
(d) Prolonging life.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Kubler-Ross so shocked at American's inability to accept death?

4. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?

5. To what other psychological ailment is denial related?

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