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