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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Scarpetta determine Jennifer died?
(a) Only a few moments before Scarpetta arrives on the scene.
(b) At least a week ago.
(c) At least a month ago.
(d) The night before her body is found.

2. What does Eddie Health die from?
(a) A gunshot wound to his head.
(b) Starvation.
(c) No one can really tell for sure.
(d) Cancer.

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

4. Who does Scarpetta meet at the hospital to examine Eddie Heath?
(a) Officer James Powers.
(b) Detective Pete Marino.
(c) No one.
(d) Detective Joe Trent.

5. What information is Mrs. Clary able to give Scarpetta about Jennifer's death?
(a) A means.
(b) An accurate time.
(c) A motive.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jennifer Deighton?

2. What does Scarpetta conclude after examining the electric chair at the prison?

3. Who is Mrs. Clary?

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

5. What first signals to Scarpetta that Jennifer's death may not be what it seems?

(see the answer key)

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