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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Cruel and Unusual" is which number in the Scarpetta series?

2. Where has Susan Stone been murdered?

3. Who does Scarpetta meet at the hospital to examine Eddie Heath?

4. When was Jennifer married?

5. What is Lucy's area of expertise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Scarpetta learn from the prison guard about Waddell's final hours?

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

3. How are Scarpetta and Jennifer Deighton connected?

4. What reasons does Susan give Scarpetta for why she has been acting funny lately?

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

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

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

8. What does Lucy think is going on with Waddell's fingerprints supposedly being found at Jennifer's death scene?

9. Who is Nicholas Grueman?

10. Describe Scarpetta's personal life.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Marino and Wesley. How are they similar? How are they different? Make sure to use direct evidence from the text, such as examples and quotations, to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least 4 ways "Cruel and Unusual" would be different if it were to take place in a very rural setting.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast 2 female characters from "Cruel and Unusual" (like Lucy and Scarpetta or Susan and Scarpetta).

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