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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the medical's staff description of the patient in chapter VI so surprising to Kubler-Ross and her team?
(a) He was very respectful and helpful.
(b) He spoke at length about his feelings.
(c) He had many visitors around the clock.
(d) He seemed very sweet and accommodating.

2. How many times was the nun admitted to the hospital?
(a) 20.
(b) 5.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

3. What are the two different forms of depression?
(a) Active and passive.
(b) Moral and theoretical.
(c) Theological and reactive.
(d) Reactive and preparatory.

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

5. What does Kubler-Ross say denial is for most people?
(a) A buffer that allows the patient to mobilize other, less radical defenses.
(b) A way to separate one's self from reality.
(c) A motivation to continue finding other diagnoses.
(d) A defensive device that will speed up the process of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What usually accompanies depression in the terminally ill patient?

2. How does Kubler-Ross say Americans view death?

3. What has Kubler-Ross and her team done for years that provides comfort for terminal patients?

4. What are terminal patients usually upset about when they reach the fourth stage of grief?

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

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