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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what venue is the annual DAR event where Beryl is charming and meets Mrs. J. R. McTigue?
(a) A cocktail party.
(b) A luncheon.
(c) A breakfast.
(d) A dinner.

3. What does Kay learn about Beryl's telephone number?
(a) It is unlisted.
(b) It is in the phone directory.
(c) It is easy to remember.
(d) It is hard to remember.

4. In Chapter 6, what does the Chicago medical examiner know about Mark James?
(a) He had lunch with Mark James yesterday.
(b) He knows nothing about Mark James.
(c) He thinks Mark James lives in Chicago.
(d) He thinks Mark James is an attorney.

5. What type of gun is on the kitchen counter in Beryl's home?
(a) Glock.
(b) .380 automatic.
(c) .45 Colt.
(d) Ruger .38.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom has Sterling remained a close friend?

2. For whom does Benton Wesley do profiling work?

3. What does Mark James do when Kay asks him where he is?

4. In Chapter 4, in what type of solution must fibers be placed before they go into an ultrasound bath?

5. Where does Sparacino believe Beryl's unfinished manuscript is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Sterling tells Kay that although Cary loves Beryl, she has let him down. What is his reaction?

2. In what condition does Kay find Sterling during the middle of the night?

3. What impression does Kay gain about the time that Beryl Madison lived with the Harpers?

4. What item is missing from Beryl's personal effects, and how does Sparacino go about getting information from Kay about it during their meeting?

5. In Chapter 9, what does Pete learn about Jeb Price?

6. What is the relationship between Sparacino and Ethridge, and why may Sparacino be stirring up trouble?

7. What does Kay learn from Sterling Harper?

8. Why does Beryl speak at the meeting as a favor?

9. In Chapter 1, how does Pete know that Beryl has not eaten a snack before she is killed?

10. Why does Mark believe that Sparacino is after Kay?

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