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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. Which police officer arrives to watch Waddell's autopsy?
(a) Marino.
(b) Wellesly.
(c) All of the officers.
(d) None of the officers.

2. What office issues a report about the residue found on Eddie Heath's wrists?
(a) The president's office.
(b) The mayor's office.
(c) Trace.
(d) Ballistics.

3. What reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?
(a) He had a nose bleed.
(b) He tripped and fell.
(c) He was dead a few minutes ago.
(d) He wouldn't let anyone shave him.

4. For whom was the suspicious message on Scarpetta's computer written?
(a) Marino.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Susan.
(d) Stevens.

5. Where is Jennifer's body found?
(a) In her kitchen.
(b) In her garage.
(c) In her backyard.
(d) In her dumpster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image is Vander able to get off of the blank piece of paper found at Jennifer's house?

2. Whose name does Scarpetta willingly remove as a witness to Eddie Heath's autopsy?

3. Who is Lucy?

4. What does Scarpetta find on Eddie Heath's wrists during his autopsy?

5. Where is the holiday party being held that Scarpetta attends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence points to murder instead of suicide at the scene where Jennifer's body is found?

2. What does Lucy suggest about what has happened to Scarpetta's computer?

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

4. What does Trace find out about the residue on Heath's wrists?

5. Why does Scarpetta get angry at Lucy within the first few days that she is visiting?

6. What does Marino confess to Scarpetta about his dating life while over at her house on Christmas?

7. Why does Susan get upset while doing Jennifer's autopsy?

8. What conclusion do Marino and Scarpetta come to regarding Jennifer's death?

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

10. What is so strange about the prison warden's behavior at the holiday party Scarpetta attends?

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