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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of chapter nine what does Scarpetta say she is sure has something to do with the missing link between the women?
(a) The mysterious sparkling residue found on the women.
(b) Their looks.
(c) Their random attributes.
(d) Their jobs.

2. Who is Henna Yarborough's roommate?
(a) The police chief's daughter.
(b) Henna's cousin.
(c) Abby Turnbull.
(d) Marino's ex-wife.

3. Who does Lucy says let her shoot a gun?
(a) Andy.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Her mother.

4. What does Lucy say about Scarpetta having a gun?
(a) It is stupid.
(b) It makes Lucy nervous.
(c) It is smart.
(d) It doesn't make any difference to Lucy.

5. 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 is home sick.
(d) He has gone on vacation.

6. What is the main ingredient in the pink soap tested in chapter ten?
(a) Borax.
(b) Iodine.
(c) Talc.
(d) Sulfur.

7. What do Scarpetta and Benton say that the women had in common in chapter fifteen after Scarpetta explains about her conversation with Cecile's family?
(a) Donating to Good Will.
(b) Past athletic injuries.
(c) They are all color blind.
(d) Their voices.

8. What does Margaret tell Scarpetta she has that might be helpful?
(a) Flat file.
(b) Formatted disk.
(c) Z drive.
(d) Paperwork.

9. In chapter fifteen what does Scarpetta do before she gets into bed?
(a) Puts the .38 under her pillow.
(b) Goes in to check on Lucy.
(c) Calls Boltz.
(d) Calls Benton.

10. In chapter fifteen what does Scarpetta admit to herself that she has been harboring a fear over in regards to the killer?
(a) It could be a cop.
(b) It could be a family man.
(c) He would turn to children next.
(d) They might never catch him.

11. What does Lucy say as Scarpetta puts her to bed in chapter nine?
(a) She hopes the plane her mother is on crashes.
(b) She thinks her grandmother is a boob.
(c) She misses her mother.
(d) She wants to live with Scarpetta.

12. What does Scarpetta say about Lucy's IQ in chapter fourteen?
(a) It is plain.
(b) It is better than average.
(c) It is exceptionally high.
(d) It is very low.

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

14. What does Marino tell Scarpetta to do in chapter twelve if she happens to hear from Boltz?
(a) To get him to talk about the case.
(b) To let him and only him have the case info.
(c) To ask him out to dinner Friday night.
(d) Not to take his call or talk to him.

15. What does Lucy change the password to in chapter fourteen?
(a) Dummie.
(b) .38.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Jumble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta say her father died from?

2. What is Scarpetta briefly worried that Wingo may be being tested for?

3. What does Scarpetta say when Lucy says her mother sleeps with her boyfriends in the house all the time?

4. Who does Scarpetta call in the beginning of chapter thirteen?

5. What does Scarpetta say is the reason that the killer would want to get inside of her mind in the beginning of chapter thirteen?

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