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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta note when Betty is talking about the other women that were murdered prior to Lori Peterson?
(a) That it is time for a cigarette break.
(b) They are both scared that they will never catch the killer.
(c) They talk about the women as if they knew them.
(d) They talk about the women as if they are numbers and not people.

2. What had Lori eaten very close to the time of her death?
(a) Salad.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Cheese crackers.
(d) Pizza.

3. What had Scarpetta promised to do with Lucy that day?
(a) Go to Monticello.
(b) Go to the zoo.
(c) Take her to Fun City.
(d) Take her birthday shopping.

4. In chapter eight where does Marino say he wants to take Scarpetta?
(a) Out to eat.
(b) On a tour.
(c) Somewhere fun.
(d) To a show.

5. What does Frank believe the electric cords in the Peterson home has been cut with?
(a) Scissors.
(b) Kitchen knife.
(c) Same knife used to kill the other victims.
(d) Matt Peterson's survival knife.

6. What had Benton been before becoming an FBI agent?
(a) High school principal.
(b) Roofer.
(c) Sanitation worker.
(d) Piano tuner.

7. Who pulls in for dinner while Lucy and Scarpetta are making dinner?
(a) Bill Boltz.
(b) Tanner.
(c) Marino.
(d) Matt Peterson.

8. What does Vander ask Scarpetta about Lori Peterson?
(a) If she knew her.
(b) If she was pretty before being killed.
(c) If Lori was murdered by her husband.
(d) If she thinks she suffered.

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

10. What does Mr. Peterson say he smelled when he walked into his house?
(a) A sweet putrid smell.
(b) Something like body odor.
(c) A smell like something bitter or metalic.
(d) Like candy or fresh fruit.

11. Where does Matt tell Marino he met Lori?
(a) He paid a friend to introduce them.
(b) A party.
(c) They worked together.
(d) In class.

12. What does Scarpetta buy for Lucy while she is out getting lunch in chapter five?
(a) A new pair of shoes.
(b) A doll.
(c) A history tutorial for the computer.
(d) A computer game.

13. 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) Don't want anyone to hear a gun shot and call the cops.
(b) Don't want himself to be accidentally shot.
(c) Don't want the girl to be accidentally shot.
(d) Afraid of gun shot residue.

14. What does Scarpetta say the morgue smells like?
(a) Stale stench of death.
(b) Suffering and loss.
(c) Metallic smell of blood.
(d) Harsh sanitizers and cheap air fresheners.

15. Who found Lori Peterson's body?
(a) Police.
(b) A sanitation worker.
(c) Some kids.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Lori Peterson's profession?

3. What does Scarpetta suggest may be the reason that the knife was used by killer?

4. What was used to strangle the first victim, Brenda Steppe?

5. What does Scarpetta say might be the reason that the other women weren't associated with an odd smell?

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