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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Kubler-Ross wish we could return?
(a) A time when mourning was natural and cathartic rather than causing deep anger.
(b) A time when death was not feared.
(c) A time when technology was simpler and religion was richer.
(d) A time when Americans were more like Europeans.

2. Who are described by Kubler-Ross as the "most desperate of all'?
(a) Terminal patients with no religion in their lives.
(b) Terminal patients with no supportive family.
(c) The spouses of terminal patients.
(d) Terminal patients who provoke others to anger.

3. What does the author Cicely Saunders say about terminally ill patients?
(a) They all know they are going to die, even before they are told.
(b) They all keep hope until the end that they will be cured.
(c) They are content to die until someone tells them they should fight it.
(d) They are all more emotionally healthy than most of their families.

4. What helped Mrs. S. tremendously with her situation?
(a) Talking about her past.
(b) Making amends with her ex-husband.
(c) Finding good homes for her sons.
(d) Discussing her illness.

5. About what was Mr. J. angry?
(a) The lack of a cure for his illness.
(b) Living a good life and being rewarded with a terminal illness.
(c) The slow process of his death.
(d) His family's lack of support.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?

2. What did the daughter of a patient in chapter IX do when her mother became ill?

3. What does Cicely Saunders think is the most important thing for doctors to do with their terminally ill patients?

4. To whom was the patient in chapter VI not communicating his true feelings?

5. What does Kubler-Ross state that most terminal patients hope to be?

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