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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Susan lie down during Eddie Health's autopsy?
(a) Because she has compromised the security of the lab by breaking Scarpetta's computer.
(b) Because she is of no use with her broken wrist.
(c) Because she cannot see now that her glasses are broken.
(d) Because the formaldehyde is not good for pregnant women.

2. When does Scarpetta determine Jennifer died?
(a) At least a week ago.
(b) Only a few moments before Scarpetta arrives on the scene.
(c) The night before her body is found.
(d) At least a month ago.

3. Who does Scarpetta meet at the hospital to examine Eddie Heath?
(a) No one.
(b) Detective Pete Marino.
(c) Detective Joe Trent.
(d) Officer James Powers.

4. Where does Lucy live?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Florida.
(d) Canada.

5. What does Grueman question about Scarpetta's autopsy of Waddell?
(a) Whether or not she used clean gloves.
(b) If she stole the letter he wanted buried with him.
(c) If she really did all the tests she claims she did.
(d) What caused the abrasions on Waddell's arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Kay Scarpetta?

2. How is Susan Stone killed?

3. How easy is it for Lucy to get into Scarpetta's database?

4. What is Scarpetta's opinion of Heath's killer?

5. Where has Susan Stone been murdered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Scarpetta think of Heath's wounds?

2. Describe Scarpetta's personal life.

3. Why does Jennifer's neighbor not like her?

4. What has happened to Eddie Heath?

5. How are Scarpetta and Jennifer Deighton connected?

6. Who was Robyn Naismith?

7. What does Jennifer Deighton do for a living?

8. Who is Nicholas Grueman?

9. What is Scarpetta's feeling on the death penalty?

10. What medical case/situation does a detective ask for Scarpetta's advice on while she is dealing with Waddell's body?

(see the answer keys)

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