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

2. Who is Mrs. Clary?
(a) Jennifer's mother.
(b) Jennifer's nosy neighbor.
(c) Jennifer's gardener.
(d) Jennifer's secret girlfriend.

3. When does Scarpetta determine Jennifer died?
(a) Only a few moments before Scarpetta arrives on the scene.
(b) At least a week ago.
(c) The night before her body is found.
(d) At least a month ago.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How easy is it for Lucy to get into Scarpetta's database?

2. What does Scarpetta conclude after examining the electric chair at the prison?

3. Where does Waddell's body have strange abrasions?

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

5. Where does Scarpetta find an envelope on Waddell's body?

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