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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. Where did Susan tell others she was going to before she was murdered?

2. What reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?

3. Who solved the case that sent Waddell to prison?

4. How old is Eddie Health?

5. Who does Scarpetta instruct to take Waddell's fingerprints?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Marino and Scarpetta think Jennifer was not killed as part of a robbery.

3. What did Jennifer take an interest in shortly before her death?

4. What happened to Scarpetta's boyfriend Mark?

5. What suspicious call does Scarpetta get while in the lab after Jennifer's autopsy?

6. How are Scarpetta and Jennifer Deighton connected?

7. Who is Nicholas Grueman?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Present a well-reasoned paper arguing whether the reader is supposed to find Lucy a likable (intelligent, funky young adult) character OR an unlikable (spoiled, bratty, obnoxious teenager) character. Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least 3 ways the novel would change if it were written from the perspective of Detective Marino OR Special Agent Wesley. What are 3 literary devices Cornwell could use to write from these 2 different characters' perspectives?

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