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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what was Mr. J. angry?
(a) The lack of a cure for his illness.
(b) His family's lack of support.
(c) Living a good life and being rewarded with a terminal illness.
(d) The slow process of his death.

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

3. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Despair.
(c) Hope.
(d) Anger.

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

5. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Making peace with her family.
(b) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.
(c) Getting the chance to express her feelings.
(d) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. W. respond to what her husband arranged for her when she had reached the stage of acceptance?

2. Why do most patients enter the third stage of grief?

3. As what did Mr. J. refer to his small happy moments?

4. Of what does Kubler-Ross think bargaining is a sign?

5. What has caused us to de-personalize the dying process?

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