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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was found in the envelope in Susan's home?
(a) Scarpetta's wallet and keys.
(b) Several hundred dollars of cash.
(c) Incriminating photos.
(d) A key to a safe.

2. Where is Scarpetta called to testify about the murders?
(a) Before the new media.
(b) In front of the Supreme Court.
(c) Before a grand jury.
(d) In a special military court.

3. Who does Benton recommend for Scarpetta to hire as a lawyer?
(a) Grueman.
(b) The attorney general.
(c) His brother.
(d) Marino.

4. What does Scarpetta arrange for Lucy to do during Lucy's visit with Benton?
(a) Arts and crafts classes.
(b) Ski lessons.
(c) A babysitter.
(d) Shooting lessons.

5. What does Benton think about Susan's changing situation right before her death?
(a) Someone was paying Susan to betray Scarpetta.
(b) Susan received a large inheritance.
(c) Susan won the lottery.
(d) Susan was working on a second job.

6. Who did Waddell want to attend his execution?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Scarpetta.
(c) The president.
(d) Governor Norring.

7. What does Scarpetta realize about Eddie Heath's killer?
(a) The killer was probably a woman.
(b) There were actually 2 or more killers.
(c) The killer is the same person who killed Robyn.
(d) The killer is a copycat.

8. Why was Jennifer Deighton writing to Waddell?
(a) She was in love with him.
(b) They were penpals.
(c) She was his sister.
(d) They were secretly married.

9. Who catches Scarpetta in Ben's office?
(a) Grueman.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Marino.
(d) Ben.

10. Why does no one know for sure what was stolen from Robyn Naismith's home?
(a) Robyn lived alone.
(b) Robyn was very, very busy.
(c) Robyn had a habit of storing things for other people.
(d) The murderer burned Robyn's house down before he left.

11. What does Benton think of Lucy's idea that someone broke into AFIS and changed the fingerprints?
(a) Benton thinks Lucy might be right.
(b) Benton is indifferent.
(c) Benton thinks the idea is impossible.
(d) Benton agrees with the idea just to be nice.

12. Why does Benton think Susan did not fingerprint Waddell?
(a) Benton isn't sure of the reason.
(b) Susan did fingerprint him.
(c) Susan was being paid off.
(d) Susan was pregnant and forgetful.

13. Why was Waddell's file not deleted as it should have been after his execution?
(a) The governor intervened.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Scarpetta would not give permission.
(d) A power outage occurred.

14. Why does Robyn's ex-husband keep calling Scarpetta?
(a) Robyn's ex-husband knows about her past.
(b) Robyn's ex-husband has information that may help the case.
(c) Robyn's ex-husband is angry that no one has solved her murder.
(d) Robyn was never married.

15. How does Scarpetta answer the questions posed to her in court?
(a) Curtly.
(b) Rudely.
(c) Honestly and openly.
(d) Politely and quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Scarpetta recognize Sullivan to be?

2. Why does the governor request to meet with Scarpetta?

3. What does Marino want Scarpetta to prove to him?

4. What does Scarpetta use to block the light from coming into Robyn's house?

5. What was Robyn Naismith's body propped up against at her crime scene?

(see the answer keys)

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