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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scarpetta find the evidence she is looking for in Robyn's house?
(a) Under the bed.
(b) On the back of the couch.
(c) On the front door.
(d) Behind the toilet.

2. 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.

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

4. What happens to Grimes by the end of the novel?
(a) She gets her job back.
(b) She loses all of her money.
(c) She is murdered.
(d) She dies.

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

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

7. Who goes with Scarpetta to visit Sullivan's apartment?
(a) Officer James Powers.
(b) Marino.
(c) Benton.
(d) Lucy.

8. What is Sullivan's real name?
(a) James Powers.
(b) David Barton.
(c) Temple Gault.
(d) Brock Bannister.

9. How does Sullivan treat the police when he calls them?
(a) Rudely.
(b) Kindly.
(c) With humor and grace.
(d) Like his best friends.

10. Why does Hilton Sullivan call the police?
(a) His condo has apparently been robbed.
(b) He wants Scarpetta to finally acknowledge him.
(c) He wants to confess to the murders.
(d) He is looking for Lucy.

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

12. What has happened to most of Robyn Naismith's furniture?
(a) The furniture was given to charity.
(b) The furniture was moved to a storage building.
(c) The furniture burned in a fire.
(d) The furniture is still there.

13. What does Scarpetta smell in Ben's office?
(a) A familiar cologne.
(b) The smell of something rotting, like a dead animal.
(c) The smell of marijuana.
(d) The smell of alcohol.

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

15. What is Jennifer's ex-husband's name?
(a) Mr. Travers.
(b) Mr. Bannister.
(c) Mr. Powers.
(d) Mr. Barton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Scarpetta not looking forward to her meeting with Grueman after her meeting with the bird expert?

2. Why does Scarpetta think Sullivan might have reported the robbery of his apartment?

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

4. Why does Robyn's ex-husband keep calling Scarpetta?

5. Jennifer wanted to help Waddell with his ________________.

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