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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

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) Mr. Peterson doesn't profile right for the killer.
(c) He obviously loved his wife.
(d) He has kind eyes.

2. What does the laser find of Peterson's body?
(a) Hair from the killer.
(b) Spit from the killer.
(c) Fibers from the killer's clothing.
(d) Three partial prints.

3. In the beginning of chapter nine what does Scarpetta say she is sure has something to do with the missing link between the women?
(a) Their looks.
(b) The mysterious sparkling residue found on the women.
(c) Their random attributes.
(d) Their jobs.

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

5. Who is Scarpetta thinking about in the beginning of chapter six as a person that might be responsible for breaking into the computer system to look for Lori Peterson's information?
(a) Abby Turnbull.
(b) Marino.
(c) Matt Peterson.
(d) Bill Clinton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marino say happened when they started questioning Mr. Peterson?

2. What does Scarpetta say when Benton says he doesn't mind if she eats while they work.

3. Why does Lucy say that Bill and Scarpetta want Lucy to leave?

4. What does Scarpetta say her father died from?

5. What possible connection does Marino explain he has made recently between Brenda Steppe and Lori Peterson?

(see the answer key)

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