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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who tells Scarpetta that Waddell's execution is taking place as planned?
(a) No one.
(b) Ben Stevens.
(c) Pete Marino.
(d) Waddell himself.

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

4. What neighborhood do Marino and Scarpetta go and visit after they see where Waddell was visited?
(a) The neighborhood where Eddie Health lived.
(b) Downtown for dinner.
(c) Scarpetta's neighborhood.
(d) Marino's neighborhood.

5. Why must Susan lie down during Eddie Health's autopsy?
(a) Because she cannot see now that her glasses are broken.
(b) Because she is of no use with her broken wrist.
(c) Because the formaldehyde is not good for pregnant women.
(d) Because she has compromised the security of the lab by breaking Scarpetta's computer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?

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

3. Where does Scarpetta find an envelope on Waddell's body?

4. Who is Jennifer Deighton?

5. What reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?

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