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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lucy question Scarpetta about on the phone that makes her uncomfortable?
(a) Mark's death.
(b) Moving from her old house.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Her new neighborhood.

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

3. Why are most employees unable to come to the morgue the day after Jennifer's body was found?
(a) Because someone has changed all the locks.
(b) Because they are on strike.
(c) Because the paparazzi is chasing them.
(d) Because of a bad snow storm.

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

5. What does Scarpetta notice immediately about Waddell's body?
(a) It is very bloody.
(b) He is still alive.
(c) He has a beard.
(d) Someone has broken his legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jennifer's relationship like with her ex-husband?

2. Why must Susan lie down during Eddie Health's autopsy?

3. What does Lucy complain about during her time with Scarpetta?

4. How does Susan's sister die?

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

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