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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does the mother of the very small girl say she is treated poorly?
(a) During x-rays.
(b) When she needs pain medication.
(c) When her daughter visits.
(d) When she cannot sleep at night.

3. How does the young girl in chapter X view death?
(a) A progression.
(b) A twinkling.
(c) A reunion.
(d) A rest.

4. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Parkinson's.
(c) ALS.
(d) Hodgkin's.

5. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?
(a) The shame of his or her past deeds.
(b) The love for his or her family.
(c) The reality of his or her mortality.
(d) His or her need for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the girl whose parents informed her of her disease instead of the doctor?

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

3. Why is the mother of the very small girl in chapter X so nervous about revealing to her daughter the true nature of her illness?

4. How is the courageous female patient using her denial stage, according to Kubler-Ross?

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

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