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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta learn about Abby Turnbull?

2. As Chapter 2 opens, Kay Scarpetta is invited to lunch by whom?

3. As the story opens, where is the crime scene investigation taking place?

4. Who does Scarpetta meet at the Globe and Laurel?

5. What did Scarpetta say about the skulls of Deborah and Fred?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the problem with the cartridge casing Scarpetta finds at the Cheney-Harvey murder scene?

2. Why does Scarpetta wish to avoid answering Pat's question about the search-and-rescue dog in Chapter 2?

3. Why does Scarpetta dread having lunch with Pat Harvey?

4. What's stressful for Scarpetta in dealing with parents?

5. Describe Scarpetta's reaction to the newspaper headlines after the abandoned Jeep was found.

6. What prompts Pat Harvey to call in a psychic, Hilda Ozimek?

7. Why was Pat Harvey professionally interested in the Couple Killings long before her daughter was murdered?

8. What does Marino think the killer did to get Fred to go into the woods without resistance?

9. Why does Scarpetta think her personal competence as the chief medical examiner is being called into question?

10. How does Pat Harvey exert her influence to get a copy of the autopsy report of her daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each character below had a feeling of incompetence that led to frustration and anger. Indicate what steps the character took to overcome their feelings. Be sure to use examples from the book to support your statements.

Kay Scarpetta

Pete Marino

Essay Topic 2

Explain how each of the following pieces of information assisted in the development of either the plot or the characters in this story. Be specific in describing how you came to your conclusions.

Pat Harvey's husband having an affair

Pat Harvey's dislike of Fred Cheney

The mutual dislike between Pete Marino and Abby Turnbull

Essay Topic 3

Explain how each of the following incidental characters moved the plot along. Use examples from the book to support your answers.

Dammit the dog

Mr. Joyce

Anna Zenner

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