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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What terminal disease does the nun in chapter IV have?
(a) Parkinson's disease.
(b) Hodgkin's disease.
(c) ALS.
(d) Lung cancer.

4. What does Kubler-Ross think doctors should do for terminal patients?
(a) Provide moral and spiritual support.
(b) Ease the passing.
(c) Prolong life.
(d) Relieve suffering.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?

2. What does Kubler-Ross say we should pay the closest attention to about a terminal patient?

3. What would Kubler-Ross like to see technology used for in the case of terminally ill patients?

4. Why does Kubler-Ross feel that our inability to cope with death is such a selfish thing?

5. What has Kubler-Ross and her team done for years that provides comfort for terminal patients?

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