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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the patient in chapter VI described by the medical staff?
(a) Angry.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Uncommunicative.

2. For whom does Mrs. S. live her life?
(a) Her two sons.
(b) Her sickly spouse.
(c) Her sisters.
(d) Her beloved parents.

3. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?
(a) Patience, friendship, and support.
(b) Faith and hope for a cure.
(c) A silent partner to see him or her through.
(d) Handling of legal logistics.

4. What is the biggest relief to an angry patient?
(a) Writing his or her feelings.
(b) Being separated from people for a time.
(c) Suppressing his or her feelings until they go away.
(d) Expressing his or her anger.

5. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Hope.
(c) Diligence.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Over what had the patient in chapter VI been repressing grief?

3. What does the courageous female patient equate with death?

4. What sustains the young girl in chapter X through her illness?

5. What is one thing that Kubler-Ross does NOT say terminal patients get angry about?

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