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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What possible connection does Marino explain he has made recently between Brenda Steppe and Lori Peterson?
(a) Brenda was treated at the ER where Lori worked.
(b) Lori's neice is in Brenda's class.
(c) Both women used the same female doctor.
(d) Brenda jogged by Lori's house.

4. Which of the following is NOT a speculation from Marino in chapter eight for the reason that the killer used a knife rather than a gun?
(a) Don't want himself to be accidentally shot.
(b) Don't want the girl to be accidentally shot.
(c) Don't want anyone to hear a gun shot and call the cops.
(d) Afraid of gun shot residue.

5. What does Scarpetta say must have been one of Lori Peterson's most prized instruments?
(a) Her fingers.
(b) Her surgical tools.
(c) Her musical instruments.
(d) Her knowledge acquired at school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Abby Turnbull screaming at when she arrives in chapter eleven?

2. In chapter eight where does Marino say he wants to take Scarpetta?

3. At the beginning of chapter one what wakes Scarpetta up?

4. What does Scarpetta say about Lucy's IQ in chapter fourteen?

5. What does Frank tell Scarpetta can be learned from the screen that was cut where the killer was suspected to have entered the house?

(see the answer key)

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