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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who catches Scarpetta in Ben's office?
(a) Grueman.
(b) Ben.
(c) Marino.
(d) The mayor.

2. What unusual item is found in the residue on Eddie Heath's wrists?
(a) A tattoo.
(b) A bandaid.
(c) A rubber band.
(d) Feathers.

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

4. What request is in the envelope that is found with Waddell?
(a) For Scarpetta to open the envelope privately.
(b) To bury the envelope with Waddell.
(c) To send it to Waddell's girlfriend.
(d) To send it to Waddell's mother.

5. Why is Scarpetta not looking forward to her meeting with Grueman after her meeting with the bird expert?
(a) Scarpetta is intimidated by Grueman.
(b) Grueman is always horribly boring.
(c) Scarpetta knows Grueman will not listen.
(d) Scarpetta will have to confess that the state executed the wrong man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Benton Wesley?

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

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

4. Who initially helps Scarpetta with Jennifer's autopsy?

5. What kind of character is Benton Wesley?

(see the answer key)

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