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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Scarpetta call from the morgue?
(a) Bertha to check on Lucy.
(b) Marino.
(c) Her assistant.
(d) The local police chief.

2. What does Scarpetta say the morgue smells like?
(a) Stale stench of death.
(b) Harsh sanitizers and cheap air fresheners.
(c) Suffering and loss.
(d) Metallic smell of blood.

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

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

5. What does Vander ask Scarpetta about Lori Peterson?
(a) If she was pretty before being killed.
(b) If Lori was murdered by her husband.
(c) If she knew her.
(d) If she thinks she suffered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What play does Marino say Mr. Peterson is involved in?

2. What does Neils Vander say about the laser machine and himself in chapter two?

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

4. What does Marino say to Scarpetta when she is ready to leave?

5. Who pulls up as Marino and Scarpetta leave Lori Peterson's house in chapter one?

(see the answer key)

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