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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, in what job role does Kay Scarpetta work?
(a) Richmond coroner.
(b) Private investigator.
(c) Chief forensics detective.
(d) Chief medical examiner of Virginia.

2. What is Mrs. McTigue's impression of Cary Harper?
(a) He is insecure.
(b) He is balding.
(c) He is unimpressive.
(d) He cuts an impressive figure.

3. In Chapter 3, where does Kay Scarpetta go to learn more about Beryl's writing?
(a) The library.
(b) The FBI.
(c) The police station.
(d) The CIA.

4. What is Chamberlayne Gardens?
(a) A retirement home.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A cemetery.
(d) A botanical garden.

5. Who appears at the restaurant as Kay and Mark finish dinner?
(a) Pete Marino.
(b) Joni Hamm.
(c) Cary Harper.
(d) Sparacino.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what age range is the killer thought to be?

2. For how many years has Joe McTigue been working at Cutler Grove?

3. How many fibers has Joni collected from Beryl's hair, neck, chest, and fingernails?

4. In what type of work is Mark James's firm involved?

5. From where does Joni suspect that the six nylon fibers in the trace analysis source originate?

(see the answer key)

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