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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what holiday does Scarpetta invite Lucy up to stay with her?
(a) New Year's.
(b) Purim.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

3. What does Susan break during Eddie Heath's autopsy?
(a) Scarpetta's computer.
(b) Her wrist.
(c) Glass jars of formaldehyde.
(d) Her glasses.

4. Who does Scarpetta meet at the hospital to examine Eddie Heath?
(a) Detective Pete Marino.
(b) No one.
(c) Detective Joe Trent.
(d) Officer James Powers.

5. What does Lucy do to pass the time when Scarpetta is at work?
(a) Hangs out at the library.
(b) Goes to the gym.
(c) Goes shopping.
(d) Swims in her pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Waddell murder?

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

3. What neighborhood do Marino and Scarpetta go and visit after they see where Waddell was visited?

4. Who is Mrs. Clary?

5. Who is Mark James?

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