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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person who can discuss the details of Beryl's case with Sparacino?
(a) Kay Scarpetta.
(b) Pete Marino.
(c) Joni Hamm.
(d) Mark James.

2. Why does Kay go to the OCME after arriving in Richmond?
(a) To develop her film.
(b) To check her phone messages.
(c) To write a report.
(d) To check on the two Harper bodies.

3. How does Cary treat Beryl?
(a) He imprisons her.
(b) He does not help her with her first book.
(c) He wines and dines her.
(d) He makes love to her.

4. For whom does Benton Wesley do profiling work?
(a) CIA.
(b) ATF.
(c) FBI.
(d) Richmond police.

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

6. Who has seen the pages from the manuscript that is found at the scene?
(a) Kay Scarpetta.
(b) Dr. Fielding.
(c) Pete Marino.
(d) Mark James.

7. Who is Kay's contact from the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter?
(a) Beryl Madison.
(b) Jeanie Sample Wilson.
(c) Sterling Harper.
(d) Mrs. J. R. McTigue.

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

9. In what month does Beryl speak at the DAR meeting?
(a) December.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) November.

10. Where does Sparacino believe Beryl's unfinished manuscript is?
(a) In the Richmond Police Station.
(b) In Kay Scarpetta's office.
(c) At Cary Harper's plantation.
(d) In Beryl's home.

11. Who is the only person whom Cary Harper ever loved?
(a) Joni Hamm.
(b) Kay Scarpetta.
(c) Beryl Madison.
(d) Sterling Harper.

12. What is placed in the metal pipe?
(a) Lead.
(b) Water.
(c) Bird shot.
(d) Mace.

13. In what age range is the killer thought to be?
(a) Mid-20s to 30s.
(b) 40s to 50s.
(c) Late teens to mid-20s.
(d) 30s to 40s.

14. In Chapter 5, at what time do Kay, Mark, and Sparacino finish drinking?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) 1 a.m.
(d) 1:30 a.m.

15. What is Mrs. McTigue's impression of Cary Harper?
(a) He is unimpressive.
(b) He is insecure.
(c) He is balding.
(d) He cuts an impressive figure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beryl running scared about a month before her death?

2. What does Hunt point out about Beryl's car door?

3. How old is Jeb Price?

4. In Chapter 1, in what job role does Kay Scarpetta work?

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

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