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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Scarpetta speculate that the killer must have touched Peterson first because the largest deposit of the glittery substance is found there.
(a) Lumbar.
(b) Sternum.
(c) Ankles.
(d) Clavicle.

2. What is the killer wearing over his face in chapter sixteen?
(a) White nylon stockings.
(b) A hockey mask.
(c) Nude pantyhose.
(d) A ski mask.

3. What does Marino say is the reason he asked Scarpetta about Boltz and if he had ever raped her?
(a) He is putting together evidence for the rape charges.
(b) He is looking back into the dead wife's case.
(c) He just needed to know for reassurance.
(d) He is just doing his job.

4. What does Scarpetta find when she calls Bill Boltz's office?
(a) He has asked that Scarpetta not call him.
(b) He has gone out to lunch with Amburgey.
(c) He has gone on vacation.
(d) He is home sick.

5. What is found in Mrs. Peterson's dresser drawer that Scarpetta finds unusual?
(a) A red rose.
(b) A box of Trojans.
(c) A bottle of liquor.
(d) A unsigned note pressumably from a lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name has Scarpetta given the killer that they are looking for?

2. What is found on the blade of the hunting knife?

3. What does Scarpetta notice when she calls Cecile's sister's number?

4. Why does Marino say that there should have been footprints found in Lori Peterson's bathroom where the killer apparently entered?

5. What does the young woman who was hit by the car have in her wallet?

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