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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. To what does Kubler-Ross wish we could return?
(a) A time when technology was simpler and religion was richer.
(b) A time when mourning was natural and cathartic rather than causing deep anger.
(c) A time when Americans were more like Europeans.
(d) A time when death was not feared.

2. How many times was the nun admitted to the hospital?
(a) 15.
(b) 11.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

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

4. What has caused us to fear a violent and catastrophic death, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Rising crime rates.
(b) The dramatized violent scenes in movies and on TV.
(c) The reality of constant warfare.
(d) Rumors of weapons of mass destruction.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the fastest way to strip terminal patients of their dignity?

3. What does Kubler-Ross think doctors should do for terminal patients?

4. What is usually the real miracle for a terminal patient?

5. For what did the nun become an advocate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does depression in terminal patients replace?

4. What is the name of the patient in chapter VIII?

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

6. From what is the dentist suffering?

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

8. What is the fifth stage of grief?

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

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

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