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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mr. W. arrange for his wife when she reached the stage of acceptance?
(a) A final meeting with her children and grandchildren.
(b) A chance to speak with Dr. Kubler-Ross.
(c) An additional surgery.
(d) A lawyer to make out her will.

2. Who makes up Kubler-Ross's research team?
(a) Some medical students and herself.
(b) Some theology students and herself.
(c) Some top-of-the line social workers and herself.
(d) Some psychology students and herself.

3. Why was Mrs. W. unable to reach the stage of acceptance when she was ready?
(a) She died suddenly.
(b) Her children were too upset.
(c) Her husband would not let her.
(d) She felt guilty.

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

5. How does Kubler-Ross say Americans view death?
(a) As the end of hope.
(b) As a negative and malicious thing that takes our loved ones away.
(c) As an ending and cessation.
(d) As a reason to pull away from people we love in order to avoid pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fifth stage of grief?

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

3. How did Mrs. W.'s husband see her acceptance of death?

4. What does Mr. J. say that every terminally ill patient has?

5. What does Kubler-Ross say usually helps a great deal in the depression stage of grief?

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