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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scarpetta find an envelope on Waddell's body?
(a) Hidden on the bottom of his foot.
(b) In his back pocket.
(c) Taped to his arm.
(d) Taped to his leg.

2. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?
(a) If she stole the letter he wanted buried with him.
(b) If she really did all the tests she claims she did.
(c) What caused the abrasions on Waddell's arms.
(d) Whether or not she used clean gloves.

3. How does Nicholas Grueman usually make Scarpetta feel?
(a) Like she is the smartest person in the room.
(b) Like she is young and beautiful again.
(c) Like she is drunk.
(d) Like she is back in law school.

4. What first signals to Scarpetta that Jennifer's death may not be what it seems?
(a) Her socks are clean.
(b) She has not written a suicide note.
(c) She appears to have been gagged.
(d) The TV is on too loud.

5. How did Mrs. Clary feel about having Jennifer as a neighbor?
(a) She wished she had kids so she could babysit them.
(b) She loved her to pieces.
(c) She felt like the whole neighborhood was going down the tubes.
(d) She didn't like her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jennifer Deighton?

2. What reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?

3. What request is in the envelope that is found with Waddell?

4. What does Lucy question Scarpetta about on the phone that makes her uncomfortable?

5. What does Lucy think someone was trying to do on Scarpetta's computer?

(see the answer key)

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