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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is found in Mrs. Peterson's dresser drawer that Scarpetta finds unusual?
(a) A box of Trojans.
(b) A unsigned note pressumably from a lover.
(c) A red rose.
(d) A bottle of liquor.

2. What had Scarpetta promised to do with Lucy that day?
(a) Go to the zoo.
(b) Go to Monticello.
(c) Take her to Fun City.
(d) Take her birthday shopping.

3. What does Scarpetta say she tries to do with cops like Marino in chapter one?
(a) Avoid them.
(b) Get their take on what happened.
(c) Work with them.
(d) Take them out to dinner.

4. After looking Lori over more carefully what does Scarpetta realize about the killer?
(a) He is a complete sicko.
(b) He has something wrong with one of his hands.
(c) He is becoming more cruel.
(d) He is exceptionally strong.

5. What two magazines does Scarpetta notice on the table in Lori Peterson's home?
(a) People and Time.
(b) National Geographic and Malpractice 'How Not To's'.
(c) Todays Doctor and Oncology Updates.
(d) Scientific American and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the laser find of Peterson's body?

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

3. Why does Marino say that there should have been footprints found in Lori Peterson's bathroom where the killer apparently entered?

4. What does Scarpetta say she sometimes think that profilers are?

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

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