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

2. What has caused us to de-personalize the dying process?
(a) The taboo of speaking openly about religion.
(b) The distance we put between the dying and ourselves.
(c) The high number of machines that are used to prolong life.
(d) The strict visitation rules at hospitals.

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

4. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?
(a) Anyone.
(b) The patient.
(c) Children.
(d) The loved ones.

5. Why should we never give up on terminal patients?
(a) There is never reason to give up hope.
(b) It is often offensive.
(c) They need our strength.
(d) We do not want them to give up on themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Mrs. W. unable to reach the stage of acceptance when she was ready?

2. What was so different about the dentist's stage of acceptance?

3. How many family members has the patient in chapter VI seen die in a short amount of time?

4. Why is Kubler-Ross so shocked at American's inability to accept death?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the second stage of grief?

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

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

6. What does Kubler-Ross say has caused our modern fear of death?

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

8. What is the single most common thing that terminal patients become angry about?

9. What is the fifth stage of grief?

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

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