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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Beryl running scared about a month before her death?
(a) Her book manuscript is overdue.
(b) She has no money.
(c) She is ill.
(d) She is being threatened by a psycho.

2. For what purpose does Mark invite himself into Kay's New York hotel room?
(a) A nightcap.
(b) A meeting about Sparacino.
(c) A discussion of their past relationship.
(d) For intimacy.

3. What leverage does Sparacino use to try to intimidate Kay into cooperating with him?
(a) Photocopies of articles containing accusations of theft from a body by her office.
(b) A sanction from the American Medical Association for malfeasance.
(c) A subpoena from the Virginia Supreme Court to appear on charges of theft.
(d) A lawsuit claiming someone in her office stole from bodies.

4. What nickname does Kay's mother call her daughter?
(a) Cathie.
(b) Katie.
(c) Kalen.
(d) Kaitlin.

5. What does Hunt say the killer wants to possess?
(a) Beryl's freedom and fame.
(b) The manuscript.
(c) Signed copies of Beryl's books.
(d) Beryl's gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, where does Kay Scarpetta go to learn more about Beryl's writing?

2. What evidence is connected to an airline hijacking in Athens, Greece?

3. What is Mrs. McTigue's impression of Cary Harper?

4. What does Sterling know about Beryl's last manuscript?

5. Who is the only person whom Cary Harper ever loved?

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