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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of chapter one what wakes Scarpetta up?
(a) Rain storm.
(b) Phone call.
(c) A bad dream.
(d) Knock on the door.

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

3. What had Scarpetta done to Cagney's office when it became hers?
(a) Repainted.
(b) Went through everything that she might need.
(c) Put up new portraits.
(d) Emptied it.

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

5. What does Scarpetta note when Betty is talking about the other women that were murdered prior to Lori Peterson?
(a) They are both scared that they will never catch the killer.
(b) That it is time for a cigarette break.
(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.

6. What does Scarpetta say about the clock that is over the train station at the cities lower end?
(a) It is broke and always says it is twelve-seventeen.
(b) It's a wonder it still works.
(c) It is always an hour slow.
(d) It is right two times a day.

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

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

9. Why does Boltz say he didn't warn Scarpetta about the meeting?
(a) He was under orders not to tell.
(b) He didn't want to worry her.
(c) He was hoping Amburgey would change his mind.
(d) He didn't know.

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

11. What does Scarpetta do when she is stressed or had a bad day?
(a) Get drunk.
(b) Go to the beach.
(c) Cook.
(d) Go for a run.

12. What does Scarpetta note about Lori Peterson's organs at the time of death?
(a) All her internal organs are very healthy.
(b) She had lung cancer.
(c) She had a small heart murmer.
(d) She had a tumor.

13. What was Lori Peterson's profession?
(a) Exotic dancer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Physician.

14. What does Frank tell Scarpetta can be learned from the screen that was cut where the killer was suspected to have entered the house?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The killer cut himself on the screen.
(c) That the Peterson's had cheap screens.
(d) Which side the screen was cut from.

15. What is Benton Wesley's job?
(a) Profiler for the FBI.
(b) Chief of police.
(c) A detective for a neighboring city police department.
(d) Janitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank believe the electric cords in the Peterson home has been cut with?

2. What was Brenda Steppe cooking before she was killed?

3. What is found on both the card print that contains Mr. Peterson's fingerprints and the hunting knife found at the scene?

4. What does Bill do when Lucy cuts her knuckles on the cheese grater?

5. What does Scarpetta buy for Lucy while she is out getting lunch in chapter five?

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