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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Ronnie Joe Waddell executed?
(a) At a prison.
(b) Accidentally in the morgue.
(c) In a bar.
(d) In someone's backyard.

2. Whose name does Scarpetta willingly remove as a witness to Eddie Heath's autopsy?
(a) Pete's.
(b) James's.
(c) Marino's.
(d) Susan's.

3. Where was Eddie Heath's body found?
(a) Behind a hospital.
(b) Behind Scarpetta's house.
(c) Behind a post office.
(d) Behind a grocery store.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Cruel and Unusual" is which number in the Scarpetta series?

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

3. Who tells Scarpetta that Waddell's execution is taking place as planned?

4. Who is Mark James?

5. What suggests that Waddell hasn't eaten in a few days?

(see the answer key)

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