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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Henna Yarborough's roommate?
(a) Abby Turnbull.
(b) Marino's ex-wife.
(c) The police chief's daughter.
(d) Henna's cousin.

2. Which of the following is NOT a speculation from Marino in chapter eight for the reason that the killer used a knife rather than a gun?
(a) Afraid of gun shot residue.
(b) Don't want the girl to be accidentally shot.
(c) Don't want himself to be accidentally shot.
(d) Don't want anyone to hear a gun shot and call the cops.

3. What does Bill do when Lucy cuts her knuckles on the cheese grater?
(a) Stands back awkwardly.
(b) Carries her to the sink pretending to be an ambulance.
(c) Gives her some wine.
(d) Holds her upside down and tickles her.

4. Why does Scarpetta say she doesn't think Mr. Peterson is the killer when Marino asks her about it in chapter four?
(a) He has kind eyes.
(b) He obviously loved his wife.
(c) He has a solid alibi.
(d) Mr. Peterson doesn't profile right for the killer.

5. What does Lucy say she would shoot the unloaded gun at?
(a) Cardboard cut outs.
(b) Anything she could see.
(c) People.
(d) Television.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter eight where does Marino say he wants to take Scarpetta?

2. Why does Boltz say he didn't warn Scarpetta about the meeting?

3. What does Marino say about the killer when Scarpetta asks if he is killing more frequently because of the press?

4. What does Scarpetta say the morgue smells like?

5. What does Scarpetta learn happened at the Peterson the night that Lori was killed?

(see the answer key)

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