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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what did the dentist have hope?
(a) A cure.
(b) To die with his family close by.
(c) A reconciliation with his siblings.
(d) A chance to write his story.

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

3. Over what had the patient in chapter VI been repressing grief?
(a) The death of his parents.
(b) The death of his daughter.
(c) His strained relationship with his wife.
(d) His strained relationship with his parents.

4. How many family members has the patient in chapter VI seen die in a short amount of time?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

5. What does Kubler-Ross say that most American doctors are afraid to do?
(a) Lose a patient on their watch.
(b) Admit to a patient that he or she will die.
(c) Tell family members that a loved one is dying.
(d) Accept that they, themselves, could die from an illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do some terminal patients never reach the final stage of grief?

2. What are doctors primarily trained to do for terminal patients?

3. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?

4. Why was Mrs. W. unable to reach the stage of acceptance when she was ready?

5. What is usually the real miracle for a terminal patient?

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