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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mrs. Clary feel about having Jennifer as a neighbor?
(a) She wished she had kids so she could babysit them.
(b) She loved her to pieces.
(c) She felt like the whole neighborhood was going down the tubes.
(d) She didn't like her.

2. When does Scarpetta determine Jennifer died?
(a) At least a month ago.
(b) At least a week ago.
(c) The night before her body is found.
(d) Only a few moments before Scarpetta arrives on the scene.

3. After seeing Eddie Health, what kind of research on the computer does Scarpetta order?
(a) None of these answers is correct.
(b) Cases that include bite marks.
(c) Cases of excised skin and cases that include bite marks.
(d) Cases of excised skin.

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

5. What office issues a report about the residue found on Eddie Heath's wrists?
(a) The mayor's office.
(b) The president's office.
(c) Ballistics.
(d) Trace.

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

7. Where does Lucy live?
(a) Florida.
(b) Canada.
(c) California.
(d) New York.

8. What does Lucy need to get into Scarpetta's database?
(a) Her name and password.
(b) An actual key.
(c) A fingerprint sample.
(d) A special microchip.

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

10. Where does Scarpetta find an envelope on Waddell's body?
(a) Taped to his leg.
(b) In his back pocket.
(c) Taped to his arm.
(d) Hidden on the bottom of his foot.

11. How old is Eddie Health?
(a) 30.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 40.

12. What does Scarpetta notice on Susan Stone's body while examining the crime scene?
(a) Susan dyed her hair recently.
(b) Susan is not dressed in her usual clothes.
(c) Men's cologne.
(d) A random set of keys.

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

14. 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.

15. With whom does Susan catch a ride on the day most employees cannot come to work?
(a) Ben Stevens.
(b) Scarpetta.
(c) Marino.
(d) James Powers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ends Scarpetta's visit to Susan's house?

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

3. Where has Susan Stone been murdered?

4. What does Lucy do to pass the time when Scarpetta is at work?

5. For whom was the suspicious message on Scarpetta's computer written?

(see the answer keys)

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