1. What ironic example of our deluded ideas towards death does Dr, Kubler-Ross give in chapter II?
(a) We find it unfathomable for someone to go to war and survive on the front lines, only to come home and be killed in a car accident.
(b) We understand when others we do not know die but refuse to accept that anyone in our circle could possibly pass away.
(c) We find it unfathomable for someone to survive a horrific car accident, only to come home and be killed by a silly disease.
(d) We can hear stories of accidental deaths and murders every day, but we never expect that to happen to us.

2. Why does Kubler-Ross feel that our inability to cope with death is such a selfish thing?
(a) We feel that we are validated in treating others poorly because of our grief.
(b) We do not treat the hospital workers kindly.
(c) We do not focus enough on the needs of the dying patient.
(d) We do not give enough to charities who are researching terminal illnesses.

3. 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.

4. From where had Mr. Y come?
(a) England.
(b) Across town.
(c) Canada.
(d) His farm in the country.

5. What is different about doctors who express hope to their terminal patients?
(a) They are more readily trusted.
(b) They are seen as unscientific.
(c) They are too caught up in the emotions of their patient.
(d) They are making promises they cannot keep.