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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who pulls up as Marino and Scarpetta leave Lori Peterson's house in chapter one?
(a) The mayor.
(b) A representative for the governor.
(c) A local radio personality.
(d) Bill Boltz, the Commonweath's attorney.

2. 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.

3. Why does Marino say that there should have been footprints found in Lori Peterson's bathroom where the killer apparently entered?
(a) Clear shoe prints were found outside.
(b) It has rained for many days.
(c) Her bathroom is all white.
(d) There was mud in other places in the house.

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

5. What does Vander do while they are scanning Peterson's body with the laser when they find something?
(a) Says they finally caught a break.
(b) Sits down.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Whistels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Peterson say his wife had been working?

2. Where is Lori Peterson's body found?

3. What had Benton been before becoming an FBI agent?

4. What is found on the blade of the hunting knife?

5. What was used to tie up Lori Peterson's hands?

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