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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who informs Susan's family that she has been murdered?
(a) Officer James Powers.
(b) Lucy and Scarpetta.
(c) Lucy and Marino.
(d) Marino and Scarpetta.

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

3. What does Scarpetta find on Eddie Heath's wrists during his autopsy?
(a) Rope.
(b) Tape residue.
(c) Chewing gum.
(d) Marker marks.

4. Why does Robyn's ex-husband keep calling Scarpetta?
(a) Robyn was never married.
(b) Robyn's ex-husband has information that may help the case.
(c) Robyn's ex-husband knows about her past.
(d) Robyn's ex-husband is angry that no one has solved her murder.

5. What does Susan break during Eddie Heath's autopsy?
(a) Her wrist.
(b) Her glasses.
(c) Scarpetta's computer.
(d) Glass jars of formaldehyde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "Cruel and Unusual"?

2. Over what do Benton and Scarpetta discuss their cases during the holidays?

3. In what city does Dr. Scarpetta work?

4. Why does Scarpetta decide to stop at Susan's house on her way to a party?

5. Who solved the case that sent Waddell to prison?

(see the answer key)

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