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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Robyn Naismith's body propped up against at her crime scene?
(a) A TV.
(b) Her refrigerator.
(c) A dumpster.
(d) Her bed.

2. What triggers Scarpetta into thinking that Sullivan might be lying?
(a) A prosecutor's question.
(b) A newspaper article.
(c) A dream.
(d) New evidence.

3. Why does the governor request to meet with Scarpetta?
(a) To discuss the murders.
(b) So she can hand over her records.
(c) He is her boss.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

4. How does Ben respond to Scarpetta's numerous accusations?
(a) He denies everything.
(b) He becomes vioently angry.
(c) He passes out from stress.
(d) He breaks down and confesses.

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

6. Who requests to see Scarpetta's guns?
(a) Marino.
(b) Benton.
(c) Officer James Powers.
(d) Lucy.

7. Who did Waddell want to attend his execution?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Scarpetta.
(c) The president.
(d) Governor Norring.

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

9. Over what do Benton and Scarpetta discuss their cases during the holidays?
(a) Over the radio.
(b) Over drinks.
(c) Over hot chocolate.
(d) Over dinner.

10. Where does Scarpetta meet Jennifer's ex-husband?
(a) Fort Meyers.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Canada.
(d) Phoenix.

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

12. Why was Susan in such need of money before her death?
(a) She had too much credit card debt.
(b) Her husband gambled everything away.
(c) Her husband had no money, and they had a baby on the way.
(d) She owed a gambling debt.

13. Scarpetta consults a bird expert who works for ______________.
(a) A local university.
(b) The museum of natural history.
(c) The FBI.
(d) The library in town.

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

15. Jennifer wanted to help Waddell with his ________________.
(a) His novel.
(b) His escape.
(c) His appeals.
(d) His music.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scarpetta's thinking, what is the only thing of interest on her computer that would give someone a reason to break into it?

2. What does Scarpetta search Susan's office for after Susan's death?

3. Who catches Scarpetta in Ben's office?

4. What does Benton do in response to Scarpetta's request to put an article in the paper?

5. Initially, who requests to look at Scarpetta's records?

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