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Stiff by Mary Roach
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. What is the primary subject of 'Stiff'?
A) Space exploration
B) Human cadavers
C) Ancient history
D) Animal behavior
  • 2. Which of the following is a chapter title in 'Stiff'?
A) The Art of Dying
B) How to Know if You're Dead
C) Grave Matters
D) Living with Death
  • 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 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) 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) Organ donation
C) Blood donation
D) Tissue donation
  • 7. In which field does Mary Roach discuss cadavers' contributions?
A) Astrophysics
B) Sociology
C) Psychiatry
D) Forensic science
  • 8. What does Roach learn from speaking to medical professionals?
A) Their fears regarding death
B) Their personal beliefs about the afterlife
C) Their favorite patient stories
D) Their insights on using cadavers
  • 9. Which of the following best describes Roach's writing style in 'Stiff'?
A) Dry and technical
B) Dense and academic
C) Abstract and poetic
D) Engaging and accessible
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