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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. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) We have not been taught the correct coping process.
(b) We have many more means of defending ourselves.
(c) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.
(d) The ancient man had greater faith.

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 was very respectful and helpful.
(c) He seemed very sweet and accommodating.
(d) He had many visitors around the clock.

3. What is the third stage of grief?
(a) Denial.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Anger.

4. With whom do most terminal patients bargain?
(a) Their doctor.
(b) Their family.
(c) God.
(d) Themselves.

5. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?
(a) His or her need for help.
(b) The shame of his or her past deeds.
(c) The reality of his or her mortality.
(d) The love for his or her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is usually the best way to help angry patients push past their feelings of anger?

2. What has caused us to de-personalize the dying process?

3. To what does the author compare the stage of acceptance?

4. What is different about doctors who express hope to their terminal patients?

5. How does Kubler-Ross say Americans view death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do we risk happening if we give up on a terminal patient?

2. What kind of students make up Kubler-Ross's team?

3. What does the hospice team help the wife of the patient in chapter VI to do?

4. What is the third stage of grief?

5. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?

6. What was so surprising to Kubler-Ross about America's general fear of death?

7. What is the fourth stage of grief?

8. What does Kubler-Ross think we rely on to help those with terminal illnesses?

9. What are doctors primarily trained to do?

10. About what do most terminal patients become depressed?

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