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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 does Kubler-Ross say we should pay the closest attention to about a terminal patient?
(a) His or her pain.
(b) His or her family.
(c) His or her feelings.
(d) His or her fear.

2. What is the fifth stage of grief?
(a) Depression.
(b) Anger.
(c) Bargaining.
(d) Acceptance.

3. What is one thing that Kubler-Ross does NOT say terminal patients get angry about?
(a) Their family for writing them off as already dead.
(b) The hospital staff for being well.
(c) Themselves for getting sick.
(d) The world for continuing on without them.

4. What is the name of the terminal patient interviewed in chapter VI?
(a) Mr. H.
(b) Dr. D.
(c) Mrs. H.
(d) Mr. D.

5. What is usually the best way to help angry patients push past their feelings of anger?
(a) Recording them, and making them listen to themselves.
(b) Yelling with them.
(c) Giving them time and space.
(d) Talking to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?

2. How does Kubler-Ross say others should react to the denial of a terminal patient?

3. What is the first stage of the grieving process?

4. About what was Mr. J. angry?

5. What does Kubler-Ross observe about patients who get the chance to express themselves before death?

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