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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta suggest may be the reason that the knife was used by killer?
(a) She has no clue.
(b) To throw suspicion onto the husband.
(c) Because he needed a weapon.
(d) To taunt Lori before she was killed.

2. What does Scarpetta say after Marino has driven her to all the women's houses?
(a) Their homes are as varied as they are.
(b) They all looked secure from the street.
(c) They weren't chosen because of their homes's locations.
(d) Their homes are all nice and should bring a nice price.

3. What does Marino say happened when they started questioning Mr. Peterson?
(a) He refused to answer any questions.
(b) He admitted he hated his wife.
(c) He kept changing his story.
(d) His personality completely changed.

4. Why does Boltz say he didn't warn Scarpetta about the meeting?
(a) He was hoping Amburgey would change his mind.
(b) He didn't want to worry her.
(c) He didn't know.
(d) He was under orders not to tell.

5. What does Scarpetta admit to Dr. Spiro Fortosis in chapter twelve?
(a) She wants to kill Marino.
(b) She is thinking of quiting.
(c) She believes Bill Boltz to be the murderer.
(d) She had met Lori Peterson once before Peterson was murdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta say is the cruelest form of punishments?

2. What does Marino tell Scarpetta to do in chapter twelve if she happens to hear from Boltz?

3. What does Spiro say is the reason that some people kill?

4. Where does Matt tell Marino he met Lori?

5. Why does Scarpetta say she doesn't think Mr. Peterson is the killer when Marino asks her about it in chapter four?

(see the answer key)

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