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The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford
  • 1. What is the main topic of 'The American Way of Death'?
A) Cremation techniques
B) Funeral industry practices
C) Cultural rituals
D) Mortuary science
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The American Way of Death'?
A) Virginia Woolf
B) Edith Sitwell
C) Jessica Mitford
D) Mary Roach
  • 3. In what year was 'The American Way of Death' published?
A) 1963
B) 1950
C) 1980
D) 1975
  • 4. Mitford discusses which practice in relation to the treatment of the dead?
A) Mummification
B) Embalming
C) Body donation
D) Natural burial
  • 5. What term does Mitford use to describe the cultural norms surrounding death?
A) Grief economy
B) Legacy business
C) Mortuary culture
D) Death industry
  • 6. How does Mitford suggest consumers approach funerals?
A) With tradition
B) With skepticism
C) With acceptance
D) With reverence
  • 7. What does Mitford emphasize as a preferable alternative to traditional funerals?
A) Direct cremation
B) Elaborate memorial services
C) Artistic funerals
D) Traditional burials
  • 8. What aspect of American society does Mitford explore through the lens of death?
A) Consumerism
B) Technology
C) Education
D) Health care
  • 9. How did Mitford gather her information for the book?
A) First-hand experiences as a mortician
B) Government reports
C) Archival research
D) Personal interviews and research
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