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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, why does Scarpetta meet Abby Turnbull for dinner at a Williamsburg restaurant?
(a) To discuss Scarpetta's niece.
(b) To discuss Abby Turnbull's book.
(c) To discuss Abby Turnbull's sister.
(d) To discuss the murders of Jill Harrington and Elizabeth Mott.

2. What is similar in the murders of Jill Harrington and Elizabeth Mott to the murders of Deborah Harvey and Fred Cheney?
(a) All the victims were Catholic.
(b) A gun and knife were used in both.
(c) All the victims were blindfolded.
(d) All the women were raped.

3. Why does Abby Turnbull compare her relationship with Clifford Ring to the relationship of Elizabeth Mott and Jill Harrington?
(a) Both couples met at work.
(b) Both couples enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
(c) Both couples had to sneak around.
(d) Both couples enjoyed jogging.

4. How was Elizabeth Mott killed?
(a) Her throat was cut.
(b) She was shot in the neck and stabbed in the chest.
(c) She was shot in the back.
(d) She was strangled.

5. What prescription medication was found in Jill Harrington's body?
(a) Librax.
(b) Prozac.
(c) Lithium.
(d) Valium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the last place Elizabeth Mott and Jill Harrington were seen together?

2. What is The Dealer's Room?

3. What does Marino tell Scarpetta about the license plate number she gave him to check?

4. What does Scarpetta suspect is of greatest importance to the serial killer?

5. Who is Mr. Joyce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Scarpetta's reactions to seeing Mark James.

2. Why does Scarpetta send Abby Turnbull to check out Barry Aranoff?

3. What is the result of the meeting between Detective Montana, Scarpetta and Marino in Chapter 13?

4. Why is it significant that Aranoff is not the man that approached Scarpetta and Abby that evening at the restaurant?

5. What's the significance of Jill Harrington not having any bills for a newspaper subscription?

6. What are some psychological factors Wesley shares with Scarpetta and Marino in Chapter 16 about the serial killer in the Couple Killings?

7. Why aren't the results from the serology reports for Spurrier and the blood found in Elizabeth Mott's car considered conclusive?

8. In Chapter 12, why does Scarpetta decide to call Abby Turnbull about the murders of Jill Harington and Elizabeth Mott?

9. What are some reasons Scarpetta is convinced there's a link between Dammit and the Couple Killings?

10. Explain the importance of Spurrier's aplastic anemia.

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