2. Who is seated near Kay and Mark at dinner?
(a) A beautiful woman.
(b) A lawyer from Orndorff & Berger.
(c) Lucy.
(d) A handsome young man.

3. What wakes Kay while at Cutler Grove?
(a) She needs something to drink.
(b) She hears noises.
(c) Sterling calls her.
(d) She forgets her purse.

4. 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) A lawsuit claiming someone in her office stole from bodies.
(c) Photocopies of articles containing accusations of theft from a body by her office.
(d) A sanction from the American Medical Association for malfeasance.

5. What types of colors does Hunt say Beryl gives off as signals?
(a) Arctic colors.
(b) Mild colors.
(c) Mixed colors.
(d) Warm colors.

6. What happens to Kay's car?
(a) It runs out of gas.
(b) It is in an accident.
(c) It is towed to Williamsburg.
(d) She drives it home.

7. What does Mark do after he and Kay leave Sparacino's office?
(a) He leaves New York City.
(b) He puts her into a cab headed to the airport, without lunch.
(c) He buys her lunch.
(d) He suggests they meet later in the day.

8. What information does Joni Hamm give Kay regarding the trace evidence for Beryl Madison?
(a) An autopsy report.
(b) A fingerprint report.
(c) A final fiber analysis.
(d) A preliminary fiber analysis.

9. In Chapter 8, where is Kay's .38 revolver?
(a) In the OCME.
(b) At home.
(c) In her car.
(d) In Pete's car.

10. From what source do the white ashes in the fireplace come?
(a) Carbon paper.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) 20-pound rag paper.
(d) 60-pound rag paper.

11. In Chapter 3, where does Kay Scarpetta go to learn more about Beryl's writing?
(a) The FBI.
(b) The CIA.
(c) The library.
(d) The police station.

12. What is Chamberlayne Gardens?
(a) A cemetery.
(b) A botanical garden.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A retirement home.

13. What offices of Orndorff & Berger does Kay call?
(a) New York and Chicago.
(b) New York and Atlanta.
(c) Chicago and St. Louis.
(d) Chicago and Washington, D.C.

14. How many fibers has Joni collected from Beryl's hair, neck, chest, and fingernails?
(a) Eight.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

15. To where does Mark send Kay a ticket unexpectedly after she leaves Joni Hamm?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) New York City.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Atlanta.