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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the bird expert, what are the mysterious feathers?
(a) Penguin feathers.
(b) Flamingo feathers.
(c) Elder down.
(d) Peacock feathers.

2. What does Scarpetta realize about Eddie Heath's killer?
(a) There were actually 2 or more killers.
(b) The killer is a copycat.
(c) The killer was probably a woman.
(d) The killer is the same person who killed Robyn.

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

4. What happens to Waddell's body after the autopsy is performed?
(a) It is cremated.
(b) It is shipped back to his home in Croatia.
(c) It is donated to science.
(d) It somehow gets lost.

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

6. Where did Grueman keep his belongings?
(a) In a secret compartment in his prison cell.
(b) At his parents' farm.
(c) In a safety deposit box at the bank.
(d) In a safe in his house.

7. What does Benton think of Lucy's idea that someone broke into AFIS and changed the fingerprints?
(a) Benton thinks the idea is impossible.
(b) Benton thinks Lucy might be right.
(c) Benton is indifferent.
(d) Benton agrees with the idea just to be nice.

8. What happens to Scarpetta after she appears in court?
(a) She is indicted.
(b) She is found not guilty.
(c) She is not indicted.
(d) She is found guilty.

9. What does Scarpetta find in Susan's office after her death?
(a) A secret letter.
(b) A lot of money that shouldn't be there.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Nothing that she is looking for.

10. What kind of article does Scarpetta request Benton put in the newspaper?
(a) An article about the theft of eider down jackets.
(b) An article about the theft of medical jackets.
(c) An article about the theft of leather jackets.
(d) An article about the theft of yellow jackets.

11. With whom is Benton vacationing over the holidays?
(a) His wife.
(b) His colleagues.
(c) No one.
(d) His dog.

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

13. What is Scarpetta looking for in Robyn Naismith's house?
(a) Eddie Heath's fingerprints.
(b) Waddell's fingerprints.
(c) Robyn's fingerprints.
(d) Lucy's fingerprints.

14. On what condition will Jennifer's husband speak to Scarpetta?
(a) They meet in a very public place.
(b) He is able to record the meeting.
(c) He doesn't ask for any conditions.
(d) They meet in person.

15. Why is Scarpetta not looking forward to her meeting with Grueman after her meeting with the bird expert?
(a) Scarpetta will have to confess that the state executed the wrong man.
(b) Scarpetta is intimidated by Grueman.
(c) Grueman is always horribly boring.
(d) Scarpetta knows Grueman will not listen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does no one know for sure what was stolen from Robyn Naismith's home?

2. Who does Scarpetta actually hire as a lawyer?

3. How does Sullivan respond to seeing Scarpetta at his apartment?

4. Who does Scarpetta recognize Sullivan to be?

5. Where does Scarpetta meet Jennifer's ex-husband?

(see the answer keys)

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