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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 was Jennifer's relationship like with her ex-husband?
(a) Vindictive.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Cold.

2. What has happened to most of Robyn Naismith's furniture?
(a) The furniture was given to charity.
(b) The furniture is still there.
(c) The furniture burned in a fire.
(d) The furniture was moved to a storage building.

3. Why does Scarpetta visit Grueman after her meeting with the bird expert?
(a) To discuss Grueman's findings.
(b) To ask for a letter of recommendation.
(c) To put him in his place.
(d) To get evidence that the man executed was really Waddell.

4. Why does Scarpetta block the light from coming into Robyn's house?
(a) To perform an experiment.
(b) To keep reporters from taking pictures.
(c) To keep others from knowing she is there.
(d) To keep from getting sunburned.

5. Initially, who requests to look at Scarpetta's records?
(a) Benton.
(b) Office James Powers.
(c) Marino.
(d) Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom was the suspicious message on Scarpetta's computer written?

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

3. Who relieves Scarpetta of her job?

4. Who tells Scarpetta that the police were able to lift several fingerprints from the scene where Jennifer's body was found?

5. What does Scarpetta notice immediately about Waddell's body?

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