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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. In chapter VI, what did the patient's wife do that helped him overcome his depression?
(a) She pointed out his admirable traits.
(b) She showed him how she would be able to move on.
(c) She spoke to him about heaven and all the loved ones who would be waiting for him.
(d) She arranged all of their logistical details.

2. From what is the patient in chapter VI dying?
(a) ALS.
(b) Parkinson's.
(c) Hodgkin's.
(d) Cancer.

3. What does hope do for terminal patients, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) Aggravates the doctors.
(b) Nourishes the soul.
(c) Intimidates non-terminal patients.
(d) Holds off acceptance.

4. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?
(a) Looking death in the face.
(b) Losing control of one's environment.
(c) Being a useless member of society.
(d) Feeling that they are abandoning loved ones.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?

3. How was the patient in chapter VI described by the medical staff?

4. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?

5. Why did some patients ask Kubler-Ross and her team for a second interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the wife of the patient in chapter VI resent her husband?

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

3. What is the fifth stage of grief?

4. From what was the Catholic nun suffering?

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

6. What is the name of the patient in chapter VI?

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

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

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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