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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was the patient in chapter VI described by the medical staff?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Angry.
(c) Condescending.
(d) Uncommunicative.

3. To whom was the patient in chapter VI not communicating his true feelings?
(a) The hospital staff.
(b) Kubler-Ross and her team.
(c) His children.
(d) His wife.

4. What does Kubler-Ross say that we are really denying when we refuse to accept a terminal illness in someone we love?
(a) The hope of an after-life.
(b) Our fear and longing.
(c) Our own mortality.
(d) That the bonds of love will last.

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

6. What kind of terminal patient gets less attention and visits, even from the hospital staff?
(a) An angry patient.
(b) A patient close to death.
(c) A patient with a contagious disease.
(d) A patient with no family.

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

8. What does Kubler-Ross say denial is for most people?
(a) A buffer that allows the patient to mobilize other, less radical defenses.
(b) A defensive device that will speed up the process of death.
(c) A motivation to continue finding other diagnoses.
(d) A way to separate one's self from reality.

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

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

11. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?
(a) Her psychiatrist.
(b) A patient with the same disease.
(c) She did, after reading about it.
(d) Another nurse in the hospital she at which she worked.

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

13. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?
(a) Handling of legal logistics.
(b) A silent partner to see him or her through.
(c) Faith and hope for a cure.
(d) Patience, friendship, and support.

14. 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) He knew researchers were close to a cure.
(d) His wife and family knew that he loved them.

15. Why does Kubler-Ross think we put so much faith into machines?
(a) It helps us deny our mortality.
(b) It distracts us from the truth.
(c) It gives us a false sense of hope.
(d) It helps us forget our pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fifth stage of grief?

2. What are the two different forms of depression?

3. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?

4. Why does Kubler-Ross feel that our inability to cope with death is such a selfish thing?

5. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?

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