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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 try their hardest to get them to accept the truth.
(c) They should be understanding and uncontradictory.
(d) They should ignore them until they are ready to face the facts.

2. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?
(a) Another nun.
(b) A Methodist pastor.
(c) A Jewish man.
(d) A Catholic priest.

3. What are doctors primarily trained to do for terminal patients?
(a) Provide moral and spiritual support.
(b) Relieve suffering.
(c) Ease the passing.
(d) Prolong life.

4. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?
(a) Looking death in the face.
(b) Being a useless member of society.
(c) Losing control of one's environment.
(d) Feeling that they are abandoning loved ones.

5. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Getting the chance to express her feelings.
(b) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.
(c) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.
(d) Making peace with her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not necessary to do when a patient is unable to accept reality?

2. What has caused us to de-personalize the dying process?

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

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

5. What kind of terminal patient gets less attention and visits, even from the hospital staff?

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