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Stiff by Mary Roach
  • 1. What is the primary subject of 'Stiff'?
A) Ancient history
B) Space exploration
C) Animal behavior
D) Human cadavers
  • 2. Which of the following is a chapter title in 'Stiff'?
A) The Art of Dying
B) Living with Death
C) How to Know if You're Dead
D) Grave Matters
  • 3. According to Roach, what do cadavers often teach us?
A) The history of medicine
B) About the human body
C) How to mourn
D) Secrets of the afterlife
  • 4. What did Roach discover about cadavers in relation to teaching anatomy?
A) They are messy and unhelpful.
B) They can be replaced by models.
C) They offer invaluable hands-on experience.
D) They have no relevance.
  • 5. What ethical considerations are discussed in 'Stiff'?
A) Consent for body donation
B) Funeral costs
C) Death penalty debates
D) Euthanasia laws
  • 6. What type of donation is prominently discussed in 'Stiff'?
A) Body donation for research
B) Tissue donation
C) Blood donation
D) Organ donation
  • 7. In which field does Mary Roach discuss cadavers' contributions?
A) Forensic science
B) Psychiatry
C) Astrophysics
D) Sociology
  • 8. What does Roach learn from speaking to medical professionals?
A) Their fears regarding death
B) Their personal beliefs about the afterlife
C) Their insights on using cadavers
D) Their favorite patient stories
  • 9. Which of the following best describes Roach's writing style in 'Stiff'?
A) Dense and academic
B) Engaging and accessible
C) Abstract and poetic
D) Dry and technical
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