Quiz 4: Chapters 10 and 11

Question 1

What religious tradition will attempt to bury their dead within 24 hours of the death:

Answer 1

Jewish

Question 2

What is true regarding funeral costs and the FTC?

Answer 2

Itemization is required by the FTC

Question 3

What are the functions of rituals?

Answer 3

• Validation and reinforcement of values
• Reassurance and feelings of security
• Reinforcement of group ties

Question 4

What is the most popular method of disposition in the United States?

Answer 4

Earth burial

Question 5

An inscription carved or chiseled on a gravestone is called:

Answer 5

An epitaph

Question 6

A six-sided box that was constructed by a local cabinet maker is called a:

Answer 6

Coffin

Question 7

The life insurance policy which tends to have the lowest premiums for the greatest amount of coverage is:

Answer 7

Term life

Question 8

A building or wall for above-ground accommodation of cremated remains

Answer 8

Columbarium

Question 9

The Puritans encouraged each other to _____ death.

Answer 9

Fear

Question 10

This is a generic term which refers to both processes of prearranging and prefunding:

Answer 10

Preneed