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