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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scarpetta find an envelope on Waddell's body?
(a) Taped to his arm.
(b) In his back pocket.
(c) Taped to his leg.
(d) Hidden on the bottom of his foot.

2. What request is in the envelope that is found with Waddell?
(a) To bury the envelope with Waddell.
(b) To send it to Waddell's girlfriend.
(c) For Scarpetta to open the envelope privately.
(d) To send it to Waddell's mother.

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

4. What does Scarpetta find on Eddie Heath's wrists during his autopsy?
(a) Marker marks.
(b) Tape residue.
(c) Chewing gum.
(d) Rope.

5. Who tells Scarpetta that Waddell's execution is taking place as planned?
(a) Pete Marino.
(b) Waddell himself.
(c) No one.
(d) Ben Stevens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Eddie Health?

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

3. What does Eddie Health die from?

4. What does Scarpetta think of the lack of abrasions on Heath's wrists?

5. What is the name of the guard who searches Scarpetta when she goes to see where Waddell was executed?

(see the answer key)

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