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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes up Kubler-Ross's research team?
(a) Some top-of-the line social workers and herself.
(b) Some psychology students and herself.
(c) Some theology students and herself.
(d) Some medical students and herself.

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

3. Why does Kubler-Ross think we put so much faith into machines?
(a) It helps us forget our pain.
(b) It helps us deny our mortality.
(c) It gives us a false sense of hope.
(d) It distracts us from the truth.

4. What does Kubler-Ross say we should pay the closest attention to about a terminal patient?
(a) His or her fear.
(b) His or her family.
(c) His or her pain.
(d) His or her feelings.

5. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?
(a) Handling of legal logistics.
(b) A silent partner to see him or her through.
(c) Patience, friendship, and support.
(d) Faith and hope for a cure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the biggest relief to an angry patient?

3. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?

4. What is usually the best way to help angry patients push past their feelings of anger?

5. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?

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