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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Susan in such need of money before her death?
(a) She had too much credit card debt.
(b) Her husband gambled everything away.
(c) She owed a gambling debt.
(d) Her husband had no money, and they had a baby on the way.

2. Who is Lucy?
(a) Scarpetta's niece.
(b) Scarpetta's best friend.
(c) Scarpetta's sister.
(d) Scarpetta's daughter.

3. With whom is Benton vacationing over the holidays?
(a) His wife.
(b) His colleagues.
(c) His dog.
(d) No one.

4. How old is Eddie Health?
(a) 40.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

5. For whom was the suspicious message on Scarpetta's computer written?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Stevens.
(c) Susan.
(d) Marino.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Scarpetta's opinion of Heath's killer?

3. What is Grueman's demeanor during his meeting with Scarpetta after she met with the bird expert?

4. Who relieves Scarpetta of her job?

5. While talking to Grimes in the doorway, Scarpetta thinks that she sees ____________________.

(see the answer key)

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