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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kay discover about Sterling?
(a) She is dead.
(b) She is asleep.
(c) She is delirious.
(d) She is dizzy.

2. In Chapter 1, in what job role does Kay Scarpetta work?
(a) Chief forensics detective.
(b) Private investigator.
(c) Richmond coroner.
(d) Chief medical examiner of Virginia.

3. What papers does Sparacino want?
(a) The notes from her latest novel.
(b) The speech she gave to the DAR.
(c) The manuscript that Beryl has been writing.
(d) The contents of her safe deposit box.

4. What does Kay discover about a box of film in the morgue?
(a) The film is wet.
(b) The film is missing.
(c) The film is exposed.
(d) The film is a different brand than she normally uses.

5. Whom does the killer watch jealously?
(a) The investigators.
(b) Mr. Hilgeman.
(c) Mark James.
(d) Ethridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kay notice about the paper that is wrapped around Beryl's picture at Mrs. McTigue's home?

2. From what source do the white ashes in the fireplace come?

3. What business was Joe McTigue in when he was alive?

4. Who is the only person who can discuss the details of Beryl's case with Sparacino?

5. At what venue is the annual DAR event where Beryl is charming and meets Mrs. J. R. McTigue?

(see the answer key)

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