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