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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 is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?
(a) Anger.
(b) Fear.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Denial.

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

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

4. What is the most effective way to help a depressed patient, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Allow time for contemplative silence.
(b) Describe the family doing well without them.
(c) Speak extensively of religious beliefs.
(d) Visit often for long lengths of time.

5. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?
(a) His or her need for help.
(b) The shame of his or her past deeds.
(c) The love for his or her family.
(d) The reality of his or her mortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that Kubler-Ross does NOT say terminal patients get angry about?

2. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?

3. What is the fourth stage of grief?

4. Why is Kubler-Ross so shocked at American's inability to accept death?

5. Why was the medical's staff description of the patient in chapter VI so surprising to Kubler-Ross and her team?

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