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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. 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) Waddell's autopsy report.
(b) Her bank account information.
(c) The passwords for all of her employers.
(d) Medical records of her autopsy patients.

2. How does Scarpetta first respond to the prosecutor's request to come to his office for questioning?
(a) Scarpetta accepts against the advice of Grueman.
(b) Scarpetta declines against the advice of Grueman.
(c) Scarpetta accepts on the advice of Grueman.
(d) Scarpetta declines on the advice of Grueman.

3. What kind of character is Benton Wesley?
(a) Old and wise.
(b) A genius, but also a little batty.
(c) Calm and reasonable.
(d) Wild and crazy.

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

5. Why was Waddell's file not deleted as it should have been after his execution?
(a) A power outage occurred.
(b) No one knows.
(c) The governor intervened.
(d) Scarpetta would not give permission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Susan come into right before she died?

2. Why does Scarpetta block the light from coming into Robyn's house?

3. Why do Scarpetta's guns need to be examined?

4. Where did Grueman keep his belongings?

5. What does Scarpetta do to keep herself calm when she is under suspicion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What helps Scarpetta recognize Sullivan as the same person she saw in Grimes's house?

2. What does the bird expert say about the feathers found at every crime scene?

3. What does Susan's husband tell the newspapers about Scarpetta?

4. How does the press know about Scarpetta's meeting with the governor?

5. How does Scarpetta explain away the incriminating evidence found in Susan's home?

6. Why is Benton concerned for Scarpetta's safety?

7. How does Scarpetta know that the killer only had access to crime scene pictures, not the crime scene itself, of Robyn's murder?

8. What personal advice does Marino give Scarpetta over lunch once rumors surrounding Susan's death have hit the papers?

9. Why is Scarpetta relieved of her duties?

10. Why does Scarpetta request that Benton put an article in the paper about the theft of jackets?

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