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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Waddell murder?
(a) A young unknown girl.
(b) Dr. Scarpetta.
(c) Robyn Naismith.
(d) Pete Marino.

3. In what city does Dr. Scarpetta work?
(a) San Francisco, California.
(b) Richmond, Canada.
(c) Somewhere in Georgia.
(d) Richmond, Virginia.

4. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?
(a) Whether or not she used clean gloves.
(b) If she stole the letter he wanted buried with him.
(c) If she really did all the tests she claims she did.
(d) What caused the abrasions on Waddell's arms.

5. What suggests that Waddell hasn't eaten in a few days?
(a) His skin is unusually moist.
(b) His hair is falling out.
(c) His tubular stomach.
(d) His skin is unusually dry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Kay Scarpetta?

2. What request is in the envelope that is found with Waddell?

3. What is Susan Story's job?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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