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

2. What does Scarpetta blame her confusion on in chapter two?
(a) Her guilt over leaving Lucy.
(b) Her lack of clues in the murders.
(c) Tension.
(d) Fatigue.

3. What does Scarpetta buy for Lucy while she is out getting lunch in chapter five?
(a) A new pair of shoes.
(b) A history tutorial for the computer.
(c) A computer game.
(d) A doll.

4. What does Scarpetta say when Benton says he doesn't mind if she eats while they work.
(a) She isn't hungry.
(b) She isn't feeling well.
(c) She can't let people watch her eat.
(d) She does mind.

5. Why does Marino say that there should have been footprints found in Lori Peterson's bathroom where the killer apparently entered?
(a) Clear shoe prints were found outside.
(b) There was mud in other places in the house.
(c) It has rained for many days.
(d) Her bathroom is all white.

Short Answer 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.

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

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

4. What does Scarpetta advise Marino to gather from Mr. Peterson for testing?

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

(see the answer key)

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