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

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

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

3. What does Marino say happened when they started questioning Mr. Peterson?
(a) His personality completely changed.
(b) He admitted he hated his wife.
(c) He refused to answer any questions.
(d) He kept changing his story.

4. Where does Scarpetta speculate that the killer must have touched Peterson first because the largest deposit of the glittery substance is found there.
(a) Lumbar.
(b) Sternum.
(c) Clavicle.
(d) Ankles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Benton Wesley's job?

4. What two magazines does Scarpetta notice on the table in Lori Peterson's home?

5. What is on Mr. Peterson's disks regarding his literary dissertations.

(see the answer key)

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