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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?
(a) Despair.
(b) Hope.
(c) Anger.
(d) Acceptance.

2. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) We have many more means of defending ourselves.
(b) The ancient man had greater faith.
(c) We have not been taught the correct coping process.
(d) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.

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

4. What does Kubler-Ross say we should pay the closest attention to about a terminal patient?
(a) His or her fear.
(b) His or her feelings.
(c) His or her pain.
(d) His or her family.

5. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) The strict visitation rules at hospitals.
(b) The decline of religion.
(c) The selfishness of the general public.
(d) The unkept promises of doctors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Kubler-Ross think we put so much faith into machines?

3. What do some terminal patients never psychologically do before they die?

4. What does Kubler-Ross say will help us examine our own reactions and behaviors?

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

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