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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 has caused us to fear a violent and catastrophic death, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Rumors of weapons of mass destruction.
(b) The dramatized violent scenes in movies and on TV.
(c) Rising crime rates.
(d) The reality of constant warfare.

2. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?
(a) A patient with the same disease.
(b) She did, after reading about it.
(c) Her psychiatrist.
(d) Another nurse in the hospital she at which she worked.

3. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Love.
(c) Diligence.
(d) Hope.

4. To what does Kubler-Ross wish we could return?
(a) A time when mourning was natural and cathartic rather than causing deep anger.
(b) A time when death was not feared.
(c) A time when Americans were more like Europeans.
(d) A time when technology was simpler and religion was richer.

5. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Hope.
(c) Despair.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?

2. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?

3. What does Kubler-Ross say that most American doctors are afraid to do?

4. What is at the core of Kubler-Ross's studies on death and dying?

5. How many times was the nun admitted to the hospital?

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