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