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

3. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?
(a) Whether or not she used clean gloves.
(b) If she stole the letter he wanted buried with him.
(c) If she really did all the tests she claims she did.
(d) What caused the abrasions on Waddell's arms.

4. Who does Scarpetta meet at the hospital to examine Eddie Heath?
(a) Officer James Powers.
(b) No one.
(c) Detective Joe Trent.
(d) Detective Pete Marino.

5. Where is the holiday party being held that Scarpetta attends?
(a) In the mayor's office.
(b) In her neighborhood.
(c) In her own home.
(d) In Washington, D.C.

6. Who is Dr. Kay Scarpetta?
(a) A nurse with a PhD.
(b) Just a regular doctor.
(c) The medical examiner.
(d) A microbiologist .

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

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

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

10. Where is Jennifer's body found?
(a) In her dumpster.
(b) In her garage.
(c) In her backyard.
(d) In her kitchen.

11. Why must Susan lie down during Eddie Health's autopsy?
(a) Because she is of no use with her broken wrist.
(b) Because she has compromised the security of the lab by breaking Scarpetta's computer.
(c) Because the formaldehyde is not good for pregnant women.
(d) Because she cannot see now that her glasses are broken.

12. What does the image found on the blank piece of paper found at Jennifer's house say?
(a) Jennifer has agreed to help Grueman do something.
(b) Jennifer has been having an affair with Marino.
(c) Jennifer knows Waddell is innocent and is willing to testify to that fact.
(d) Jennifer is out to get Scarpetta.

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

14. In what city does Dr. Scarpetta work?
(a) Richmond, Canada.
(b) Somewhere in Georgia.
(c) Richmond, Virginia.
(d) San Francisco, California.

15. Who tells Scarpetta that Susan has gone home sick?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Ben Stevens.
(c) James Powers.
(d) Pete Marino.