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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had taped an interview of Scarpetta a few weeks before dying?
(a) Marino's ex-girlfriend.
(b) Scarpetta's mom.
(c) No one.
(d) Jennifer.

2. What first signals to Scarpetta that Jennifer's death may not be what it seems?
(a) The TV is on too loud.
(b) Her socks are clean.
(c) She has not written a suicide note.
(d) She appears to have been gagged.

3. How does Ben respond to Scarpetta's numerous accusations?
(a) He breaks down and confesses.
(b) He denies everything.
(c) He becomes vioently angry.
(d) He passes out from stress.

4. What does Lucy question Scarpetta about on the phone that makes her uncomfortable?
(a) Her new neighborhood.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Moving from her old house.
(d) Mark's death.

5. Who wrote "Cruel and Unusual"?
(a) Patricia Cornwell.
(b) Anonymous.
(c) J. K. Rowling.
(d) Patricia Higginson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the holiday party being held that Scarpetta attends?

2. What do the newspapers suggest about Scarpetta and Susan in the days after Susan's death?

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

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

5. What does Scarpetta let Lucy borrow while she is staying with her?

(see the answer key)

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