Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (2003)
  • 1. Who is the author of the book 'Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers'?
A) Stephen King
B) Jane Austen
C) Mary Roach
D) J.K. Rowling
  • 2. In what year was 'Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers' published?
A) 1995
B) 2010
C) 2003
D) 1987
  • 3. What is the subtitle of the book 'Stiff'?
A) The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
B) The Secrets of the Universe
C) Love and Betrayal
D) A Murder Mystery
  • 4. What is the author's approach to the subject matter in 'Stiff'?
A) Humorous and engaging
B) Serious and intimidating
C) Sad and gloomy
D) Mysterious and cryptic
  • 5. What medical field focuses on the study of tissue samples and cells to diagnose diseases?
A) Pharmacology
B) Pathology
C) Psychology
D) Physiology
  • 6. What is the term for the study of the causes, effects, and control of diseases in populations?
A) Oncology
B) Epidemiology
C) Endocrinology
D) Immunology
  • 7. What is the name of the facility where human bodies are left to decompose for research purposes?
A) Body Warehouse
B) Body Farm
C) Body Sanctuary
D) Body Retreat
  • 8. What did the ancient Egyptians use to preserve bodies for the afterlife?
A) Plastination
B) Cryonics
C) Mummification
D) Incineration
  • 9. What is the term for the study of the structure of the human body?
A) Physiology
B) Pathology
C) Anatomy
D) Histology
  • 10. Which famous artist used human cadavers in his anatomical drawings and studies?
A) Claude Monet
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Vincent van Gogh
  • 11. In what country did the practice of anatomy first begin in ancient times?
A) Egypt
B) Greece
C) China
D) India
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