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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 physical strength.
(b) Our ability to tell the truth.
(c) Our emotional stability.
(d) Our support systems.

2. Of what does Kubler-Ross think bargaining is a sign?
(a) Future suicidal tendencies.
(b) Unresolved guilt.
(c) Past abuse.
(d) Irrational fear.

3. What would Kubler-Ross like to see technology used for in the case of terminally ill patients?
(a) Individual contact.
(b) Providing moral support.
(c) Legal logistics.
(d) Prolonging life.

4. What are terminal patients usually upset about when they reach the fourth stage of grief?
(a) Abandoning their family.
(b) The realization of loss.
(c) Being abandoned by God.
(d) Their unresolved issues.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not necessary to do when a patient is unable to accept reality?

2. What does Kubler-Ross say that we are really denying when we refuse to accept a terminal illness in someone we love?

3. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?

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

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

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