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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Scarpetta headed when she learns about he death of Frank Donahue?
(a) Florida, to visit Lucy.
(b) Richmond.
(c) New York City.
(d) The Bahamas.

2. Who does Scarpetta realize has been the only person, other than herself, alone in her office?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Marino.
(c) Her secretary.
(d) Susan.

3. Which police officer arrives to watch Waddell's autopsy?
(a) All of the officers.
(b) Marino.
(c) None of the officers.
(d) Wellesly.

4. What does Benton tell Scarpetta about the murders of Susan and the warden?
(a) Susan and the warden were trying to call Scarpetta before they died.
(b) Susan and the warden were killed with the same weapon.
(c) Scarpetta was videotaped at both scenes.
(d) The murders happened at exactly the same time.

5. Who is Jennifer Deighton?
(a) A former Olympic athlete.
(b) A famous news reporter.
(c) A person whose death Scarpetta has to investigate.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Benton vacationing over the holidays?

3. What office issues a report about the residue found on Eddie Heath's wrists?

4. Who is Frank Donahue?

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

(see the answer key)

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