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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What was used to strangle the first victim, Brenda Steppe?
(a) A length of rope.
(b) A belt.
(c) An unidentified object.
(d) Pantyhose.

3. What does Marino say to Scarpetta when she is ready to leave?
(a) That they will catch the killer.
(b) That this one feels different than the others.
(c) That she did a good job.
(d) That he will walk her to her car.

4. Whose facial reconstruction does Scarpetta have in her office?
(a) An unidentified boy.
(b) A woman that drown saving her child.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) President Lincoln.

5. What does the laser find of Peterson's body?
(a) Hair from the killer.
(b) Spit from the killer.
(c) Three partial prints.
(d) Fibers from the killer's clothing.

6. What does Mr. Peterson major in at his school?
(a) Math.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Physics.
(d) Literature.

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

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

9. What does Marino say he had done before he became a cop?
(a) Was a 911 dispatcher.
(b) Worked for UPS.
(c) Delivered flowers.
(d) Was a teacher.

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

11. What was used to tie up Lori Peterson's hands?
(a) Rope from the curtains.
(b) Electrical cord from the lamps.
(c) Toilet papper and glue.
(d) Duck tape from her house.

12. How long does Scarpetta have to wait in the lobby before Amburgey calls her into his office?
(a) She doesn't go.
(b) Less than twenty seconds.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Thirty minutes.

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

14. What does Scarpetta say she tries to do with cops like Marino in chapter one?
(a) Get their take on what happened.
(b) Take them out to dinner.
(c) Work with them.
(d) Avoid them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who found Lori Peterson's body?

2. What had Benton been before becoming an FBI agent?

3. Why does Boltz say that Turnbull would be willing to hack into the computer for the files about the murders?

4. What play does Marino say Mr. Peterson is involved in?

5. In the beginning of chapter six what does Scarpetta compare the Forensic Science Bureau to?

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