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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is a quiet state of a terminal patient an indication?
(a) Death is very near.
(b) He or she is paralyzed with fear.
(c) Acceptance of mortality.
(d) He or she is withdrawing into himself or herself and needs to be prodded to action.

2. Why was the medical's staff description of the patient in chapter VI so surprising to Kubler-Ross and her team?
(a) He spoke at length about his feelings.
(b) He had many visitors around the clock.
(c) He was very respectful and helpful.
(d) He seemed very sweet and accommodating.

3. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?
(a) Cancer.
(b) ALS.
(c) Hodgkin's.
(d) Parkinson's.

4. How did the patient in the last chapter describe how he was able to face his death after he changed his behavior?
(a) With more unequivocated love.
(b) With more equanimity.
(c) With more peace.
(d) With more motivation for happiness.

5. What is a child's main fear before age three?
(a) Death.
(b) Pain.
(c) Separation.
(d) Hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is the patient in chapter VI most depressed?

2. About what was Mr. J. angry?

3. About whom is the courageous female patient in chapter X worried?

4. What kind of patients generally have the hardest time reaching the stage of acceptance?

5. What does Kubler-Ross say that most American doctors are afraid to do?

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