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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kubler-Ross say denial is for most people?
(a) A buffer that allows the patient to mobilize other, less radical defenses.
(b) A way to separate one's self from reality.
(c) A motivation to continue finding other diagnoses.
(d) A defensive device that will speed up the process of death.

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

3. What is the major discrepancy that exists in almost every case of terminal illness?
(a) What the family wants and what the doctors want.
(b) What the patient wants and what the family wants.
(c) What the patient wants and what the doctor is willing to do.
(d) What the patient wants and what the doctors want.

4. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.
(b) Making peace with her family.
(c) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.
(d) Getting the chance to express her feelings.

5. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?
(a) Love.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Diligence.
(d) Hope.

6. 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.

7. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?
(a) She did, after reading about it.
(b) A patient with the same disease.
(c) Another nurse in the hospital she at which she worked.
(d) Her psychiatrist.

8. To what does the author compare the stage of acceptance?
(a) A child returning to the womb.
(b) Readying oneself to rise again.
(c) Sleeping in a quiet tomb of peace.
(d) Numbing oneself to all outer pain.

9. What does Kubler-Ross state that most terminal patients hope to be?
(a) An exception to the norm.
(b) A beacon of hope to others.
(c) Their doctor's favorite patient.
(d) A role model of strength.

10. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?
(a) Anger.
(b) Denial.
(c) Fear.
(d) Acceptance.

11. In chapter VI, what did the patient's wife do that helped him overcome his depression?
(a) She showed him how she would be able to move on.
(b) She pointed out his admirable traits.
(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.

12. What does Kubler-Ross say usually helps a great deal in the depression stage of grief?
(a) Some time away from the hospital.
(b) Expressing their feelings.
(c) Arranging all the logistical details.
(d) Time and space.

13. What ironic example of our deluded ideas towards death does Dr, Kubler-Ross give in chapter II?
(a) We can hear stories of accidental deaths and murders every day, but we never expect that to happen to us.
(b) 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.
(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 understand when others we do not know die but refuse to accept that anyone in our circle could possibly pass away.

14. As what did Mr. J. refer to his small happy moments?
(a) Miracles.
(b) Bonuses.
(c) Happinesses.
(d) Bits and pieces.

15. What is the first stage of the grieving process?
(a) Anger.
(b) Denial.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are described by Kubler-Ross as the "most desperate of all'?

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

3. To what other psychological ailment is denial related?

4. To what does Kubler-Ross wish we could return?

5. Over what had the patient in chapter VI been repressing grief?

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