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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Peterson major in at his school?
(a) Physics.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Literature.
(d) Math.

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

4. Who pulls up as Marino and Scarpetta leave Lori Peterson's house in chapter one?
(a) A representative for the governor.
(b) A local radio personality.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Bill Boltz, the Commonweath's attorney.

5. What was used to tie up Lori Peterson's hands?
(a) Rope from the curtains.
(b) Electrical cord from the lamps.
(c) Duck tape from her house.
(d) Toilet papper and glue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found in Mrs. Peterson's dresser drawer that Scarpetta finds unusual?

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

3. What does Marino say as Scarpetta gets into her car to leave the Peterson's home in chapter one?

4. What does Scarpetta buy for Lucy while she is out getting lunch in chapter five?

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

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