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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. Why do most patients enter the third stage of grief?
(a) They are afraid to let go of their anger.
(b) They want more control of their circumstances.
(c) They want to believe there is a way to be released from their situation.
(d) They are attempting to postpone the inevitable.

3. 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.

4. What is the major discrepancy that exists in almost every case of terminal illness?
(a) What the patient wants and what the family wants.
(b) What the family wants and what the doctors want.
(c) What the patient wants and what the doctor is willing to do.
(d) What the patient wants and what the doctors want.

5. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?
(a) Depresses him or her.
(b) Disrupts the process of preparing for death.
(c) Makes him or her feel guilty for not being able to endure.
(d) Creates despair and hopelessness.

6. What does Kubler-Ross say we should pay the closest attention to about a terminal patient?
(a) His or her pain.
(b) His or her feelings.
(c) His or her fear.
(d) His or her family.

7. What terminal disease does the nun in chapter IV have?
(a) ALS.
(b) Hodgkin's disease.
(c) Lung cancer.
(d) Parkinson's disease.

8. The author says, "We should speak as openly about death as we do about... " what?
(a) What we did at work that day.
(b) Our emotions in other areas.
(c) The expectation of a new baby.
(d) The beauties of nature.

9. How many family members has the patient in chapter VI seen die in a short amount of time?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

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

11. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.
(b) Getting the chance to express her feelings.
(c) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.
(d) Making peace with her family.

12. What do most terminal patients promise to do while in the third stage of grief?
(a) Dedicate their lives to God.
(b) Help the cause of researching their disease.
(c) Repent of all their past sins.
(d) Never ask for anything again.

13. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?
(a) Denial.
(b) Fear.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Anger.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. W. respond to what her husband arranged for her when she had reached the stage of acceptance?

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

3. What point was reiterated in the story of Mr. and Mrs. W.?

4. What do we need to strengthen the most in ourselves, according to Kubler-Ross?

5. How many times was the nun admitted to the hospital?

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