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