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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the third stage of grief?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Denial.
(d) Anger.

2. How did some of the inattentive nurses respond to Kubler-Ross's seminars?
(a) They became strong advocates of her work and now teach her seminars.
(b) They were offended at having their actions judged.
(c) They worked together to write a new manual specifically for nurses.
(d) They were motivated to report the doctors who had been so callous.

3. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?
(a) Losing control of one's environment.
(b) Feeling that they are abandoning loved ones.
(c) Being a useless member of society.
(d) Looking death in the face.

4. 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) Americans are so educated.
(c) She did not expect it.
(d) People in Europe handle it much differently.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?

2. Who were the doctors of the patients who did not request the seminars with Kubler-Ross and her team?

3. What did her experience with Mr. Y. teach Kubler-Ross?

4. In chapter VI, what did the patient's wife do that helped him overcome his depression?

5. How does the courageous female patient keep her mind off of her impending death?

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