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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Cruel and Unusual" is which number in the Scarpetta series?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

2. While talking to Grimes in the doorway, Scarpetta thinks that she sees ____________________.
(a) A very large man.
(b) A child.
(c) A woman.
(d) A cat.

3. Why was Grueman unable to meet with Jennifer?
(a) A meeting would be unethical.
(b) Jennifer was killed before they could meet.
(c) Waddell gave up his appeals.
(d) Jennifer decided against the meeting.

4. What is Grueman's demeanor during his meeting with Scarpetta after she met with the bird expert?
(a) Downright mean.
(b) Polite.
(c) Rude.
(d) Condescending.

5. What ends Scarpetta's visit to Susan's house?
(a) Scarpetta is called to another crime scene.
(b) A burglar coming in.
(c) Scarpetta's alarm clock.
(d) The arrival of Susan's husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Jennifer Deighton writing to Waddell?

2. Who technically owns Robyn Naismith's house?

3. Who is Mark James?

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

5. What chemical does Scarpetta use to look for evidence in the dark?

(see the answer key)

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