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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the autopsy, what important detail does Scarpetta discover about Deborah's spine?
(a) A bullet was lodged in the vertebrae.
(b) A small nail lodged in her spine.
(c) Three vertebrae were fused.
(d) A serious deformity.

2. What key piece of evidence does Scarpetta learn was found at the murder site?
(a) A jack of hearts was found in Deborah's pants pocket.
(b) A jack of hearts was found near Fred Cheney.
(c) A jack of hearts was found in Deborah's purse.
(d) An ace of spades was found in Deborah's purse.

3. What was found along with the bodies of Deborah Harvey and Fred Cheney?
(a) Fred's driver's license.
(b) Deborah's purse.
(c) A small can of mace.
(d) A knife.

4. What accusation does Pat Harvey level against the US Justice Department?
(a) The Justice Department kidnapped her daughter.
(b) The Justice Department killed her daugher.
(c) Involvement in a conspiracy.
(d) The Justice Department bungled the murder investigation.

5. What did Scarpetta notice both Fred and Deborah were missing?
(a) All of their clothing.
(b) Shoes and socks.
(c) Their wallets.
(d) All of their teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is confirmed to Scarpetta at the luncheon meeting at the Globe and Laurel?

2. Who is Hilda Ozimek referring to when she uses the phrase, "defender, someone who does battle"?

3. What is one theory as to who might have killed Deborah and Fred?

4. At a press conference, what does Pat Harvey divulge regarding her family?

5. What was found in the other abandoned cars, but missing from Deborah's Jeep?

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