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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Ankles.
(d) Clavicle.

2. Where is Lori Peterson's body found?
(a) Bed.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Living room.

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

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

5. What does Marino say to Scarpetta when she is ready to leave?
(a) That they will catch the killer.
(b) That he will walk her to her car.
(c) That she did a good job.
(d) That this one feels different than the others.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marino describe Mr. Peterson in chapter two?

2. Who does Scarpetta call from the morgue?

3. What does Scarpetta blame her confusion on in chapter two?

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

5. What does Vander ask Scarpetta about Lori Peterson?

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