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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom do most terminal patients bargain?
(a) Their doctor.
(b) Their family.
(c) God.
(d) Themselves.

2. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?
(a) Depresses him or her.
(b) Makes him or her feel guilty for not being able to endure.
(c) Creates despair and hopelessness.
(d) Disrupts the process of preparing for death.

3. What does Kubler-Ross say is important for children who have lost loved ones to do?
(a) Be embraced by loving arms.
(b) Have the process of death explained to them.
(c) Talk about their feelings and fears.
(d) Keep silent about their fears.

4. Who has become like a sister to Mrs. S. through all of her trials?
(a) Her neighbor.
(b) Her son's teacher.
(c) Her nurse.
(d) Her mother-in-law.

5. How old was Mrs. S. when she was interviewed?
(a) 49.
(b) 29.
(c) 33.
(d) 55.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author says, "We should speak as openly about death as we do about... " what?

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

3. What kind of terminal patient gets less attention and visits, even from the hospital staff?

4. What did Mr. W. arrange for his wife when she reached the stage of acceptance?

5. What is a child's main fear before age three?

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