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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mark James?
(a) Scarpetta's dead ex-husband.
(b) Scarpetta's dead boyfriend.
(c) Scarpetta's dead father.
(d) Scarpetta's dead brother.

2. What information is Mrs. Clary able to give Scarpetta about Jennifer's death?
(a) A motive.
(b) A means.
(c) An accurate time.
(d) A letter.

3. Whose name does Scarpetta willingly remove as a witness to Eddie Heath's autopsy?
(a) James's.
(b) Pete's.
(c) Susan's.
(d) Marino's.

4. On what day does Lucy fly up to see Scarpetta?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Wednesday.

5. Where does Lucy live?
(a) New York.
(b) Canada.
(c) Florida.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta find on her computer after Susan has gone there to lie down?

2. What reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?

3. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?

4. How does Nicholas Grueman usually make Scarpetta feel?

5. When the novel first opens, who is Scarpetta waiting for in the morgue?

(see the answer key)

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