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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Jennifer Deighton writing to Waddell?
(a) They were penpals.
(b) She was his sister.
(c) They were secretly married.
(d) She was in love with him.

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

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

4. Where is Benton vacationing over the holidays?
(a) On a tropical island in the Bahamas.
(b) In San Diego.
(c) In New York City.
(d) At a ski lodge.

5. Why does Robyn's ex-husband keep calling Scarpetta?
(a) Robyn's ex-husband knows about her past.
(b) Robyn's ex-husband is angry that no one has solved her murder.
(c) Robyn was never married.
(d) Robyn's ex-husband has information that may help the case.

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

7. Why does Scarpetta search Ben Stevens's office?
(a) To find the missing memos.
(b) To see if he is the person stealing things.
(c) To find a safe place so store her wallet and passport.
(d) To get the key to the office safe.

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

9. What does Scarpetta realize about the way Eddie Heath's body is positioned?
(a) The body's position shows signs of a struggle.
(b) The body has been moved.
(c) The body's position is a mirror image of how Robyn's body was positioned.
(d) The body is positioned in the shape of a letter.

10. 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 agrees with the idea just to be nice.
(c) Benton thinks Lucy might be right.
(d) Benton is indifferent.

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

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

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

14. Who does Benton recommend for Scarpetta to hire as a lawyer?
(a) The attorney general.
(b) Marino.
(c) His brother.
(d) Grueman.

15. In Scarpetta's thinking, what is the only thing of interest on her computer that would give someone a reason to break into it?
(a) Medical records of her autopsy patients.
(b) Waddell's autopsy report.
(c) Her bank account information.
(d) The passwords for all of her employers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Scarpetta notice is missing from her own office after Susan's death?

3. What warning does Marino give Scarpetta about the evidence against her?

4. What was Robyn Naismith's body propped up against at her crime scene?

5. Why does Hilton Sullivan call the police?

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