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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was an UNEXPECTED benefit of Kubler-Ross' seminars for the patients who attended?
(a) They heard the words of their family members.
(b) They faced their mortality.
(c) They had a reason to get out of bed.
(d) They realized their petty fears.

2. What is the term given to doctor's non-physical treatment of their patients?
(a) Non-physical treatment.
(b) Anti-medical healing.
(c) Spiritual treatments.
(d) Bedside manner.

3. When does the courageous female patient say she will think about her death?
(a) When the doctors tell her there is nothing more they can do.
(b) When she knows her family is taken care of.
(c) When she sees her logistical details taken care of.
(d) When she feels it is time to die.

4. What does Kubler-Ross observe about patients who get the chance to express themselves before death?
(a) Their families are more troubled.
(b) They have a hard time finding true acceptance.
(c) They die with peace and dignity.
(d) They find comfort but hold on too long.

5. What does Cicely Saunders think is the most important thing for doctors to do with their terminally ill patients?
(a) Let them express their feelings about death.
(b) Allow unlimited visits from family.
(c) Give them time to be outdoors before their death.
(d) Let them bring in objects from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?

2. Why was the medical's staff description of the patient in chapter VI so surprising to Kubler-Ross and her team?

3. Why should we never give up on terminal patients?

4. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?

5. What did the doctor who was most hostile towards Kubler-Ross tell his interns to do?

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