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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. Why does Marino think Deborah and Fred walked slowly into the woods?

2. What is the name of Scarpetta's sometime lover?

3. What paper does Abby work for?

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

5. Scarpetta learns the missing teens were varsity athletes in what sports?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Scarpetta reluctant to say Deborah Harvey was killed by a shot in the back?

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

5. How does Scarpetta's Italian background influence some of her decisions?

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

7. Describe Linda, the firearms expert who works with Scarpetta.

8. How does Ozimek describe her impressions of Marino's wife?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the differences and similarities between Pat Harvey and Abby Turnbull. How do these characteristics contribute to the success of each woman? The ultimate demise of each woman? Be sure to offer specific examples from the book to support your response.

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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