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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we need to strengthen the most in ourselves, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Our ability to tell the truth.
(b) Our physical strength.
(c) Our support systems.
(d) Our emotional stability.

2. Why is Kubler-Ross so shocked at American's inability to accept death?
(a) Our culture has digressed in this area while advancing in many others.
(b) People in Europe handle it much differently.
(c) She did not expect it.
(d) Americans are so educated.

3. What is the fourth stage of grief?
(a) Depression.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Denial.
(d) Bargaining.

4. What is the major discrepancy that exists in almost every case of terminal illness?
(a) What the family wants and what the doctors want.
(b) What the patient wants and what the doctor is willing to do.
(c) What the patient wants and what the family wants.
(d) What the patient wants and what the doctors want.

5. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) We have not been taught the correct coping process.
(b) We have many more means of defending ourselves.
(c) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.
(d) The ancient man had greater faith.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter VI, what did the patient's wife do that helped him overcome his depression?

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

4. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?

5. What would Kubler-Ross like to see technology used for in the case of terminally ill patients?

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