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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Scarpetta say after Marino has driven her to all the women's houses?
(a) They weren't chosen because of their homes's locations.
(b) Their homes are as varied as they are.
(c) Their homes are all nice and should bring a nice price.
(d) They all looked secure from the street.

4. Where is Lori Peterson's body found?
(a) Living room.
(b) Bed.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Kitchen.

5. 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) Mr. Peterson doesn't profile right for the killer.
(c) He obviously loved his wife.
(d) He has a solid alibi.

6. Why does Marino say that there should have been footprints found in Lori Peterson's bathroom where the killer apparently entered?
(a) Clear shoe prints were found outside.
(b) It has rained for many days.
(c) There was mud in other places in the house.
(d) Her bathroom is all white.

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

8. 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 are numbers and not people.
(d) They talk about the women as if they knew them.

9. Who does Betty say is going to hand deliver the samples from the last two cases to Dr. Glassman?
(a) Benton.
(b) Bo Friend.
(c) Marino.
(d) Police Chief.

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

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

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

13. What does Scarpetta learn happened at the Peterson the night that Lori was killed?
(a) Someone called 911 from her house.
(b) Lori Peterson was involved in an altercation.
(c) Matt Peterson was home and had a fight with a neighbor.
(d) A fire alarm went off.

14. What is on Mr. Peterson's disks regarding his literary dissertations.
(a) Virginia Wolfe and death.
(b) "How To Kill Your Wife & Get Away With It."
(c) William Shakespear, homosexuality and the uselessness of women.
(d) Tennesse Williams, homosexuality and cannibalism.

15. In chapter six what does Betty say that the fibers on the knife from the crime scene are consistent with?
(a) Lori Peterson's nightgown.
(b) Lori Peterson's bed sheets.
(c) Matt Peterson's jacket.
(d) Clothing from previous victims.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marino say happened when they started questioning Mr. Peterson?

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

3. Where does Mr. Peterson say his wife had been working?

4. What two magazines does Scarpetta notice on the table in Lori Peterson's home?

5. 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?

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