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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta hear when she answers the phone in chapter ten?
(a) A train.
(b) A child laughing.
(c) Distant people reciting lines.
(d) Someone singing.

2. What does Marino say would happen if people knew him and Scarpetta were riding around together at that moment in chapter eight?
(a) No one would care.
(b) Scarpetta would be fired.
(c) Marino and Scarpetta would be front page.
(d) Marino would loose his badge.

3. Who does Scarpetta say that her co-worker, Betty, reminded her of?
(a) Marino.
(b) Scarpetta's favorite aunt.
(c) Mrs. Key, Scarpetta's first grade teacher.
(d) A nun named Sister Martha.

4. What does Neils Vander say about the laser machine and himself in chapter two?
(a) They are both on the fritz.
(b) They are both sensitive and complicated.
(c) They are both slow to warm up.
(d) They are both running low on juice.

5. What does Marino say happened when they started questioning Mr. Peterson?
(a) He refused to answer any questions.
(b) His personality completely changed.
(c) He kept changing his story.
(d) He admitted he hated his wife.

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 Abby say Henna's plans had been for Saturday?

3. What was used to tie up Lori Peterson's hands?

4. What does the security guard tell Scarpetta about the funeral home when he interrupts her in chapter two?

5. What does Scarpetta do when she is stressed or had a bad day?

(see the answer key)

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