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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) An exception to the norm.
(d) A role model of strength.

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

4. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Love.
(c) Hope.
(d) Diligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?

3. Who are described by Kubler-Ross as the "most desperate of all'?

4. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?

5. What did Mr. W. arrange for his wife when she reached the stage of acceptance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kubler-Ross counsel family members to respond to their terminally ill loved ones who are in denial?

2. What is the fourth stage of grief?

3. What are the two kinds of depression that terminal patients can experience?

4. Why did the patient in chapter III become so unruly for the medical staff?

5. What is the second stage of grief?

6. What negative effect can sometimes come from encouraging a terminally ill patient?

7. What does Kubler-Ross say should be the first concern of doctors?

8. What does Kubler-Ross say we should use to treat patients with terminal illnesses?

9. What does Kubler-Ross say that hope can do for a terminally ill patient?

10. About what do most terminal patients become depressed?

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