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

4. Why does Scarpetta block the light from coming into Robyn's house?
(a) To keep reporters from taking pictures.
(b) To perform an experiment.
(c) To keep others from knowing she is there.
(d) To keep from getting sunburned.

5. Who does Scarpetta recognize Sullivan to be?
(a) The person she saw at Grimes's house.
(b) Lucy in disguise.
(c) Lucy's friend.
(d) The prison warden.

6. How does Scarpetta first respond to the prosecutor's request to come to his office for questioning?
(a) Scarpetta declines on the advice of Grueman.
(b) Scarpetta accepts on the advice of Grueman.
(c) Scarpetta accepts against the advice of Grueman.
(d) Scarpetta declines against the advice of Grueman.

7. What does Scarpetta use to block the light from coming into Robyn's house?
(a) Paint on the windows.
(b) A gigantic tent over the entire house.
(c) Black sheets.
(d) Paper over the windows.

8. Initially, how does Scarpetta respond to the request to look at her records?
(a) She gets angry.
(b) She wants to contact a lawyer first.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) She refuses to give them over.

9. What was found in the envelope in Susan's home?
(a) Scarpetta's wallet and keys.
(b) Incriminating photos.
(c) Several hundred dollars of cash.
(d) A key to a safe.

10. What does Benton think about Susan's changing situation right before her death?
(a) Susan was working on a second job.
(b) Susan received a large inheritance.
(c) Susan won the lottery.
(d) Someone was paying Susan to betray Scarpetta.

11. Where is Scarpetta called to testify about the murders?
(a) In front of the Supreme Court.
(b) Before a grand jury.
(c) Before the new media.
(d) In a special military court.

12. What chemical does Scarpetta use to look for evidence in the dark?
(a) Luminol.
(b) Dioxide.
(c) Clorox.
(d) Bleach.

13. Who does Hilton Sullivan first present himself to be?
(a) A condo owner.
(b) The suspected murderer.
(c) Scarpetta's son.
(d) Lucy's cousin.

14. Who relieves Scarpetta of her job?
(a) Benton.
(b) The governor.
(c) Marino.
(d) The mayor.

15. Why does no one know for sure what was stolen from Robyn Naismith's home?
(a) Robyn was very, very busy.
(b) The murderer burned Robyn's house down before he left.
(c) Robyn had a habit of storing things for other people.
(d) Robyn lived alone.