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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta's mother get on to her for in chapter nine?
(a) Not wearing a hat in the bad weather.
(b) No grandchildren.
(c) Not calling more often.
(d) Not inviting her to come visit.

2. Why does Lucy say that Bill and Scarpetta want Lucy to leave?
(a) So that they can drink and go to parties.
(b) So that Scarpetta and Bill can sleep together.
(c) Because they don't want any kids.
(d) Because Lucy isn't any fun.

3. What kind of doctor was Lori studying to be?
(a) Plastic surgeon.
(b) Heart surgeon.
(c) Oncologist.
(d) Podiatrist.

4. What does Scarpetta say her father died from?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Lung cancer.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Lukemia.

5. What is found on the blade of the hunting knife?
(a) Partial prints.
(b) Paint.
(c) Blood.
(d) Semen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta say must have been one of Lori Peterson's most prized instruments?

2. What does the security guard tell Scarpetta about the funeral home when he interrupts her in chapter two?

3. Who does Scarpetta call from the morgue?

4. What does Scarpetta suggest may be the reason that the knife was used by killer?

5. What does Scarpetta note when Betty is talking about the other women that were murdered prior to Lori Peterson?

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