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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sterling know about Beryl's last manuscript?
(a) That it is soon to be published.
(b) That it is excellent.
(c) That is another historical novel.
(d) That it has disappeared.

2. Who commits suicide by hanging?
(a) Pete.
(b) Al Hunt.
(c) Sparacino.
(d) Fielding.

3. In Chapter 9, what other crimes has Jeb Price committed?
(a) Jeb has a speeding ticket.
(b) Jeb Price has no criminal record.
(c) Jeff has committed petty larceny.
(d) Jeb is a convicted killer.

4. From what source do the white ashes in the fireplace come?
(a) Carbon paper.
(b) 60-pound rag paper.
(c) 20-pound rag paper.
(d) Newspaper.

5. For whom does Joe McTigue do some work?
(a) For Cary Harper.
(b) For Sterling Harper.
(c) For Beryl Madison.
(d) For Kay Scarpetta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chamberlayne Gardens?

2. In Chapter 5, at what time do Kay, Mark, and Sparacino finish drinking?

3. At what venue is the annual DAR event where Beryl is charming and meets Mrs. J. R. McTigue?

4. What papers does Sparacino want?

5. What does Sterling tell Kay that she told Cary?

(see the answer key)

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