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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lucy question Scarpetta about on the phone that makes her uncomfortable?
(a) Moving from her old house.
(b) Her new neighborhood.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Mark's death.

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

4. Who wrote "Cruel and Unusual"?
(a) J. K. Rowling.
(b) Patricia Cornwell.
(c) Patricia Higginson.
(d) Anonymous.

5. 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) What caused the abrasions on Waddell's arms.
(d) If she really did all the tests she claims she did.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why must Susan lie down during Eddie Health's autopsy?

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

4. After seeing Eddie Health, what kind of research on the computer does Scarpetta order?

5. Where does Lucy live?

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