Which term describes a case or receptacle for dead human remains that is anthropoidal in shape?

• A. A case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape.
• B. A structure containing cremated remains in a mausoleum.
• C. A small box used to hold jewelry.
• D. A transfer container for shipping remains.

Answer: (A)

This question tests knowledge of terms for containers of human remains, especially those that are shaped like a human. An anthropoidal, or human-shaped, receptacle is the vessel designed to hold the deceased for viewing or burial—the coffin (often called a casket in some contexts).

The option that describes a case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape matches this term precisely. It directly names the type of container used for remains in a human form, which is the coffin.

The other choices point to unrelated items: a mausoleum structure that contains cremated remains, a small box for jewelry, and a transfer container used for shipping remains. None of these describe the human-shaped final container, so they don’t fit as well.