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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta's mother get on to her for in chapter nine?
(a) Not calling more often.
(b) No grandchildren.
(c) Not inviting her to come visit.
(d) Not wearing a hat in the bad weather.

2. What does Wingo say he gathered for evidence from Amburgey?
(a) Used toilet paper.
(b) Cigarette butt.
(c) Hair brush.
(d) Bottled water.

3. What does Scarpetta tell Lucy while they are sitting on the couch in chapter fourteen?
(a) She wants Lucy to come live with her.
(b) She is going to quit her job.
(c) She trusts Lucy more than anyone else.
(d) Lucy is beautiful.

4. What does Spiro tell Scarpetta to let the men in her world know?
(a) That she won't go down alone.
(b) That she will be quiet if they let her alone.
(c) That she isn't to blame.
(d) That she has teeth.

5. What is substance is found on the PERK test card when they are checking to see whose finger prints are on it?
(a) Blood.
(b) Lipstick.
(c) The same glittery residue.
(d) Perfume.

6. What does Spiro say is the reason that some people kill?
(a) To cleans themselves.
(b) To feel alive.
(c) They enjoy it.
(d) Because they are wackos.

7. What does Scarpetta tell her mother when her mother asks her about how bad she sounds?
(a) That it is none of her business.
(b) That she has been sick.
(c) That she is tired.
(d) That she is just fine.

8. What does Bill say the killer being quiet may mean?
(a) He has been unable to find time for his hobby.
(b) He is planning a new kill.
(c) He has left the area.
(d) He may be dead.

9. 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) Their jobs.
(b) The mysterious sparkling residue found on the women.
(c) Their looks.
(d) Their random attributes.

10. What does Scarpetta realize about her gun after the killer is dead?
(a) It had misfired.
(b) It wasn't loaded.
(c) She hated the gun.
(d) The bullets were the wrong size.

11. Who does Abby say has been her source?
(a) Someone from the ME's office.
(b) Boltz.
(c) Squad member.
(d) Marino.

12. What does Lucy say she would shoot the unloaded gun at?
(a) Cardboard cut outs.
(b) People.
(c) Anything she could see.
(d) Television.

13. What does Scarpetta explain will happen if she can't explain who got into her computer?
(a) She can't explain it.
(b) Scarpetta will be in trouble.
(c) The murderer might kill again.
(d) Scarpetta will have to go somewhere else to work.

14. What does Lucy tell Scarpetta to hurt her while they are fighting at the table?
(a) I crapped in your bed.
(b) I hate you.
(c) I want to go home.
(d) I wish you were dead.

15. How did the killer get up to Henna's window?
(a) She lived on the first floor.
(b) The elevator.
(c) Standing on a trash can.
(d) Rusty fire escape ladder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marino suggest when the extra evidence is found unlabeled in the lab refrigerator at the ME's office?

2. In chapter fourteen what does Scarpetta say that Margret had made the data base administrator?

3. Who does Scarpetta call in the end of chapter fourteen to ask about the nude pantyhose information?

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

5. Why does Lucy say that Bill and Scarpetta want Lucy to leave?

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