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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the guard who searches Scarpetta when she goes to see where Waddell was executed?
(a) Anna Marie.
(b) Amy.
(c) Helen.
(d) Cathy.

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

3. What reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?
(a) He tripped and fell.
(b) He wouldn't let anyone shave him.
(c) He had a nose bleed.
(d) He was dead a few minutes ago.

4. When the novel first opens, who is Scarpetta waiting for in the morgue?
(a) Pete Marino.
(b) Ronnie Joe Waddell.
(c) Television reporters.
(d) Her assistant, Susan.

5. Who is Dr. Kay Scarpetta?
(a) A nurse with a PhD.
(b) The medical examiner.
(c) Just a regular doctor.
(d) A microbiologist .

Short Answer Questions

1. Who solved the case that sent Waddell to prison?

2. Which police officer arrives to watch Waddell's autopsy?

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

4. How old is Eddie Health?

5. How old is Susan Story?

(see the answer key)

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