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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After looking Lori over more carefully what does Scarpetta realize about the killer?
(a) He is becoming more cruel.
(b) He is a complete sicko.
(c) He has something wrong with one of his hands.
(d) He is exceptionally strong.

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

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

4. What does Mr. Peterson say he smelled when he walked into his house?
(a) A sweet putrid smell.
(b) Like candy or fresh fruit.
(c) Something like body odor.
(d) A smell like something bitter or metalic.

5. What does Neils Vander say about the laser machine and himself in chapter two?
(a) They are both slow to warm up.
(b) They are both running low on juice.
(c) They are both on the fritz.
(d) They are both sensitive and complicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scarpetta say when Benton says he doesn't mind if she eats while they work.

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

3. In chapter eight where does Marino say he wants to take Scarpetta?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Scarpetta note about Marino and his thoughts on suspects for Lori Peterson's killer.

2. Describe the scene in chapter five when Marino becomes upset with Kay and Benton just before he storms out of the room.

3. Describe the differences that Scarpetta talks about between her and the previous medical examiner, Cagney.

4. What does Scarpetta say about Bertha and their work relationship?

5. In chapter two what does Scarpetta note about Lori Peterson's injuries?

6. Describe what is talked about in chapter six while Scarpetta is in Amburgey's office.

7. What does Matt Peterson tell the police about his wife during the questioning in chapter four?

8. What is Scarpetta told while in Amburgey's office in chapter six?

9. Describe what Scarpetta recalls happening when Amburgey had visited the morgue for the first time.

10. What do Betty and Scarpetta talk about in chapter six?

(see the answer keys)

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