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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 does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?
(a) Loss of religion.
(b) Poor communication.
(c) Misplaced priorities.
(d) Modern technology.

2. What terminal disease does the nun in chapter IV have?
(a) Hodgkin's disease.
(b) Parkinson's disease.
(c) Lung cancer.
(d) ALS.

3. What does Kubler-Ross say that we are really denying when we refuse to accept a terminal illness in someone we love?
(a) Our fear and longing.
(b) The hope of an after-life.
(c) Our own mortality.
(d) That the bonds of love will last.

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

5. What does Kubler-Ross think doctors should do for terminal patients?
(a) Prolong life.
(b) Relieve suffering.
(c) Ease the passing.
(d) Provide moral and spiritual support.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?

2. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?

3. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?

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

5. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?

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