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

2. What does Lucy do to pass the time when Scarpetta is at work?
(a) Hangs out at the library.
(b) Swims in her pool.
(c) Goes shopping.
(d) Goes to the gym.

3. "Cruel and Unusual" is which number in the Scarpetta series?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Fifth.

4. Who does Scarpetta instruct to take Waddell's fingerprints?
(a) No one.
(b) Susan.
(c) Pete.
(d) Benton.

5. For what holiday does Scarpetta invite Lucy up to stay with her?
(a) Purim.
(b) New Year's.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ronnie Joe Waddell executed?

2. What does Lucy need to get into Scarpetta's database?

3. Who is Jennifer Deighton?

4. When the novel first opens, who is Scarpetta waiting for in the morgue?

5. How old is Susan Story?

(see the answer key)

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