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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 Wesley Benton ask Scarpetta to do with the results of the autopsy?

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

3. Which missing teen's mother is dead?

4. What was found at the crime scene, alerting investigators the teens had made a stop?

5. What does Scarpetta learn about the missing teens' relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ozimek describe a mysterious man she "sees" in the pictures of the woods where Harvey and Cheney were murdered?

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

3. Why does Scarpetta feel betrayed by Abby Turnbull in Chapter 4?

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

5. Explain the significance of the jack of hearts.

6. In Chapter 2, why does Pat Harvey question Scarpetta about the murder of the other couples?

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

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

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

10. Describe the appearance of the bodies of Harvey and Cheney at the murder scene.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to write about:

1) Discuss the multiple issues the FBI was balancing while investigating The Couple Killings and the impact of those issues on the investigation.

2) Abby Turnbull and Pat Harvey share information with each other on a regular basis. Do you think this was a reasonable thing for Abby to do? Use examples from the story to support your answer.

3) Pat Harvey was convinced Steven Spurrier murdered her daughter and that Spurrier would never be convicted. Ms. Harvey decided to take matters into her own hands. What do you think of Pat Harvey's decision and should her actions have been foreseen by the police and FBI? Use examples from the book to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Sometimes a person's greatest strength can also be their downfall. With each of the following characters, describe what you believe was the person's strength and how that same attribute contributed to his or her demise.

Fred Cheney

Steven Spurrier

Pat Harvey

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