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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter six what does Betty say that the fibers on the knife from the crime scene are consistent with?
(a) Lori Peterson's nightgown.
(b) Clothing from previous victims.
(c) Lori Peterson's bed sheets.
(d) Matt Peterson's jacket.

2. What does Scarpetta say to Mrs. Peterson as she is leaving?
(a) That she will call him.
(b) That his wife didn't suffer.
(c) Nothing.
(d) That she is sorry for his loss.

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

4. Who is Scarpetta thinking about in the beginning of chapter six as a person that might be responsible for breaking into the computer system to look for Lori Peterson's information?
(a) Abby Turnbull.
(b) Marino.
(c) Bill Clinton.
(d) Matt Peterson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta note about Lori Peterson's organs at the time of death?

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

3. What is Benton Wesley's job?

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

5. Who does Scarpetta say that her co-worker, Betty, reminded her of?

(see the answer key)

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