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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. After Steven Spurrier is arrested, what do the police find searching his home?

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

3. What "profile" of the serial killer is emerging in Chapter 16?

4. Where is Elizabeth Mott's abandoned car found?

5. What is Scarpetta's relationship with her rescuer who leads her to Wesley's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Mr. Joyce and his relationship to Dammit.

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

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

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

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

7. Why did Camp Peary come under suspicion soon after the Couple Killings started?

8. In Chapter 16, what do Scarpetta and Marino learn about Steven Spurrier, the man that approached Scarpetta and Abby in the Williamsburg Restaurant?

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

10. After the meeting with Mr. Joyce, what does Scarpetta reason about the killer that leads her to the next step in her investigation?

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

Describe the plot significance of Pat Harvey's job as "drug czar." Be sure to touch on the FBI, the Justice Department, the CIA, the questionable charities, the investigation of The Couple Killings.

Essay Topic 3

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

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