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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Scarpetta say she doesn't think Mr. Peterson is the killer when Marino asks her about it in chapter four?
(a) He has a solid alibi.
(b) He has kind eyes.
(c) Mr. Peterson doesn't profile right for the killer.
(d) He obviously loved his wife.

2. What does Scarpetta say she wants the killer to be put through when she talks to Dr. Sprio?
(a) She wants him to be tortured.
(b) She wants him to die.
(c) She wants him to feel the fear the women felt.
(d) She wants to tie him up and cut off his fingers one at a time.

3. What does Scarpetta say is the cruelest form of punishments?
(a) Electrocutions.
(b) Isolation.
(c) Segregation.
(d) Sexual harassment.

4. Why does Boltz say that Turnbull would be willing to hack into the computer for the files about the murders?
(a) To get back at Boltz for turning her down.
(b) Because she is the murderer.
(c) To win a writting award.
(d) To get a job at a national newspaper.

5. What was used to strangle the first victim, Brenda Steppe?
(a) A length of rope.
(b) An unidentified object.
(c) A belt.
(d) Pantyhose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marino suggest that Bill Boltz wife would take her own life?

2. Why does Boltz say he didn't warn Scarpetta about the meeting?

3. What does Marino say Mr. Peterson does that most people don't do when they find someone they love murdered?

4. What does Scarpetta say after Marino has driven her to all the women's houses?

5. Who does Scarpetta call in the beginning of chapter thirteen?

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