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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marino describe Mr. Peterson in chapter two?
(a) As crooked as a politician.
(b) Worth as much as a huntin' dog with no nose.
(c) As goofy as a shithouse rat.
(d) A slick as snot on a log.

2. What does Scarpetta say about the clock that is over the train station at the cities lower end?
(a) It is always an hour slow.
(b) It is right two times a day.
(c) It is broke and always says it is twelve-seventeen.
(d) It's a wonder it still works.

3. What does Scarpetta advise Marino to gather from Mr. Peterson for testing?
(a) Mr. Peterson's blood.
(b) All substances from Mr. Peterson's house.
(c) Mr. Peterson's medicated creams.
(d) The paint used in Mr. Peterson's dress rehersals.

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

5. What is found on both the card print that contains Mr. Peterson's fingerprints and the hunting knife found at the scene?
(a) Sparkling residue that resembles what was found on the body.
(b) Latex powder.
(c) Semen.
(d) Blood from Lori Peterson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Scarpetta say is the cruelest form of punishments?

3. What does Marino say might be the cause of the substance found on Lori Peterson?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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