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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) Worth as much as a huntin' dog with no nose.
(b) As crooked as a politician.
(c) As goofy as a shithouse rat.
(d) A slick as snot on a log.

2. What does Scarpetta suggest may be the reason that the knife was used by killer?
(a) To throw suspicion onto the husband.
(b) She has no clue.
(c) To taunt Lori before she was killed.
(d) Because he needed a weapon.

3. What does the security guard tell Scarpetta about the funeral home when he interrupts her in chapter two?
(a) They can't find the body of Mr. Roberts.
(b) They have been trying to get in for hours.
(c) They have lost their paper work.
(d) They are looking for Lori Peterson.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta say the morgue smells like?

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

3. Who found Lori Peterson's body?

4. Why does Marino say the bathroom window had been unlocked in Lori Peterson's house?

5. Who does Scarpetta call from the morgue?

(see the answer key)

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