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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 is Mr. Joyce interviewed by Marino and Scarpetta?
2. What was found in cemetery where the bodies of Elizabeth Mott and Jill Harrington are discovered?
3. What is the other name for "The Farm"?
4. How does Scarpetta know Jill Harrington put up a fight?
5. What is located at Quantico, Virginia?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what the authorities find in Spurrier's bookcases and living room in Chapter 17.
2. What are some reasons Scarpetta is convinced there's a link between Dammit and the Couple Killings?
3. In Chapter 16, what do Scarpetta and Marino learn about Steven Spurrier, the man that approached Scarpetta and Abby in the Williamsburg Restaurant?
4. What were some of the reasons Scarpetta does not believe it was a rogue CIA agent or a professional hit man that killed Deborah Harvey and Fred Cheney?
5. What's the connection between Scarpetta and Anna Zenner and Jill Harrington?
6. Why aren't the results from the serology reports for Spurrier and the blood found in Elizabeth Mott's car considered conclusive?
7. In Chapter 12, why does Scarpetta decide to call Abby Turnbull about the murders of Jill Harington and Elizabeth Mott?
8. What's the significance of Jill Harrington not having any bills for a newspaper subscription?
9. Why doesn't Marino think Abby talked with anyone at the Post about the Couple Killings?
10. Explain the importance of Spurrier's aplastic anemia.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Parent-child relationships are complex and sometimes difficult. Below are characters whose relationship with a parent is mentioned in the story. Explain the significance of the parent-child relationship, if any, to the development of the story or the character. Be sure to support your analysis with relevant examples from the book.
Kay Scarpetta
Steven Spurrier
Deborah Harvey
Essay Topic 2
Select one of the following and answer the questions:
1 ) Compare and contrast how much information is revealed about the killer, Steven Spurrier, and how much is revealed about Pat Harvey. Based on the information you present, indicate how realistic it is that Spurrier is the serial killer and in turn is killed by Pat Harvey? Be sure to use concrete examples from the novel to support your answer.
2) Compare and contrast how the authorities in the book handled these serial killings.
How would you describe the actions of the authorities?
What do you think they did right? What would you criticize?
Overall, are you sympathetic or critical of the actions on the part of the various policing and governmental authorities? Why? Be specific.
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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