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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?
(a) What caused the abrasions on Waddell's arms.
(b) If she stole the letter he wanted buried with him.
(c) Whether or not she used clean gloves.
(d) If she really did all the tests she claims she did.

2. Who tells Scarpetta that Waddell's execution is taking place as planned?
(a) Waddell himself.
(b) No one.
(c) Pete Marino.
(d) Ben Stevens.

3. How did Mrs. Clary feel about having Jennifer as a neighbor?
(a) She didn't like her.
(b) She wished she had kids so she could babysit them.
(c) She loved her to pieces.
(d) She felt like the whole neighborhood was going down the tubes.

4. When the novel first opens, who is Scarpetta waiting for in the morgue?
(a) Ronnie Joe Waddell.
(b) Television reporters.
(c) Her assistant, Susan.
(d) Pete Marino.

5. What does Scarpetta find on her computer after Susan has gone there to lie down?
(a) Incriminating pictures.
(b) A resignation letter.
(c) A file she did not create.
(d) Drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Eddie Health?

2. What does Lucy do to pass the time when Scarpetta is at work?

3. What does Eddie Health die from?

4. What first signals to Scarpetta that Jennifer's death may not be what it seems?

5. For what holiday does Scarpetta invite Lucy up to stay with her?

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