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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. When the novel first opens, who is Scarpetta waiting for in the morgue?
(a) Her assistant, Susan.
(b) Pete Marino.
(c) Television reporters.
(d) Ronnie Joe Waddell.

2. Who is Benton Wesley?
(a) Lucy's father.
(b) A good friend of Officer James Powers.
(c) An FBI agent.
(d) Scarpetta's ex-husband.

3. Why does Benton think Susan did not fingerprint Waddell?
(a) Susan was being paid off.
(b) Benton isn't sure of the reason.
(c) Susan was pregnant and forgetful.
(d) Susan did fingerprint him.

4. What has Lucy done to Scarpetta's office without asking while Scarpetta is at work?
(a) Rearranged it.
(b) Totally messed it up.
(c) Cleaned it.
(d) Redecorated it.

5. Where has Susan Stone been murdered?
(a) In her office.
(b) In her home.
(c) In her car.
(d) In the park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Kay Scarpetta?

2. What does Benton tell Scarpetta about the murders of Susan and the warden?

3. Why do Scarpetta's guns need to be examined?

4. What information is Mrs. Clary able to give Scarpetta about Jennifer's death?

5. What was Jennifer's relationship like with her ex-husband?

(see the answer key)

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