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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are doctors primarily trained to do for terminal patients?
(a) Ease the passing.
(b) Relieve suffering.
(c) Prolong life.
(d) Provide moral and spiritual support.

2. What do most people do to cheer terminal patients that often makes the depression worse?
(a) Describe the family doing well without them.
(b) Allow time for contemplative silence.
(c) Speak extensively of religious beliefs.
(d) Visit often for long lengths of time.

3. How did Mrs. W.'s husband see her acceptance of death?
(a) A beautiful process.
(b) Detachment and rejection.
(c) A symptom of her disease.
(d) A reason to hope for recovery.

4. How does Kubler-Ross say others should react to the denial of a terminal patient?
(a) They should try their hardest to get them to accept the truth.
(b) They should pretend to be in denial as well until they come around.
(c) They should ignore them until they are ready to face the facts.
(d) They should be understanding and uncontradictory.

5. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?
(a) A Jewish man.
(b) A Catholic priest.
(c) Another nun.
(d) A Methodist pastor.

6. What is the name of the terminal patient interviewed in chapter VI?
(a) Dr. D.
(b) Mr. H.
(c) Mr. D.
(d) Mrs. H.

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

8. Who makes up Kubler-Ross's research team?
(a) Some theology students and herself.
(b) Some top-of-the line social workers and herself.
(c) Some psychology students and herself.
(d) Some medical students and herself.

9. As what did Mr. J. refer to his small happy moments?
(a) Miracles.
(b) Bits and pieces.
(c) Happinesses.
(d) Bonuses.

10. What does the fourth stage of grief replace in the terminal patient?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Hope.
(c) Anger.
(d) Denial.

11. What does Kubler-Ross state that most terminal patients hope to be?
(a) Their doctor's favorite patient.
(b) A beacon of hope to others.
(c) A role model of strength.
(d) An exception to the norm.

12. What comfort did the dentist find while facing his death?
(a) His logistical details were taken care of.
(b) He would be with the Lord.
(c) His wife and family knew that he loved them.
(d) He knew researchers were close to a cure.

13. What does Mr. J. say that every terminally ill patient has?
(a) A perspective unlike they have ever had before.
(b) A true knowledge of his or her impending death.
(c) A reason to hope.
(d) A unique philosophy on life and death.

14. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?
(a) Hope.
(b) Anger.
(c) Despair.
(d) Acceptance.

15. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?
(a) Misplaced priorities.
(b) Modern technology.
(c) Loss of religion.
(d) Poor communication.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has caused us to fear a violent and catastrophic death, according to Kubler-Ross?

3. For what did the nun become an advocate?

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

5. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?

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