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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the author compare the stage of acceptance?
(a) Readying oneself to rise again.
(b) A child returning to the womb.
(c) Numbing oneself to all outer pain.
(d) Sleeping in a quiet tomb of peace.

2. The author says, "We should speak as openly about death as we do about... " what?
(a) What we did at work that day.
(b) The expectation of a new baby.
(c) Our emotions in other areas.
(d) The beauties of nature.

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

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

5. What does Mr. J. say that every terminally ill patient has?
(a) A unique philosophy on life and death.
(b) A true knowledge of his or her impending death.
(c) A reason to hope.
(d) A perspective unlike they have ever had before.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Mr. Y. allowed to see his wife every day?

2. Of what does chapter X primarily consist?

3. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?

4. When does the courageous female patient say she will think about her death?

5. 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?

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