The Body Farm Quiz

What is the nickname for the Forensic Anthropology Center at the University of Tennessee?

• The Body Farm

• The Bone Yard

• The Skeleton Site

• The Decomposition Lab

Who was the founder of the Body Farm?

• Dr. John Doe

• Dr. Bill Bass

• Dr. Jane Smith

• Dr. Robert Brown

In which city is the Body Farm located?

• Memphis

• Chattanooga

• Nashville

• Knoxville

What was the original purpose of the Body Farm?

• To study embalming techniques

• To research human decomposition

• To create forensic art

• To develop new burial methods

What was the initial size of the land given for the Body Farm?

• Four acres

• Three acres

• Two acres

• One acre

What was Dr. Bass's profession at the University of Tennessee?

• Biologist

• Chemist

• Physicist

• Anthropologist

What was the main challenge Dr. Bass faced when starting the Body Farm?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of funding

• Lack of space

• Lack of volunteers

What was the reaction of the janitor when he found a decaying body in the shower area?

• He ignored it

• He reported it to the police

• He was angry and scolded Dr. Bass

• He cleaned it up

What was the reason for not divulging the location of the Body Farm initially?

• To protect scientific data from curiosity seekers

• To prevent theft

• To comply with university regulations

• To avoid media attention

What was the original structure of the Body Farm facility?

• A chain-link cage

• A large laboratory

• A concrete building

• A wooden shed