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

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

3. How do Betty and Scarpetta describe the phone calls that have been received with information about the killer?
(a) A few have potentials.
(b) As scarce as a yeti.
(c) They don't talk about the phone calls.
(d) They are wild goose chases.

4. Who does Boltz say is top of his list of suspects who hacked into Scarpetta's computer?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) Matt Peterson.
(c) Abby Turnbull.
(d) Marino.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Scarpetta have to wait in the lobby before Amburgey calls her into his office?

2. What does Scarpetta say is a prerequisite of a person her sister is willing to date?

3. What does Marino say about the killer when Scarpetta asks if he is killing more frequently because of the press?

4. What does Marino say to Scarpetta when she is ready to leave?

5. In chapter six what does Betty say that the fibers on the knife from the crime scene are consistent with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the scene in chapter two where Scarpetta is alone in the morgue.

5. What does Scarpetta know about the glittery substance found on the bodies?

6. What does Scarpetta write about Lori Peterson in the end of chapter two in regards to her health?

7. Describe what the crime scene in Lori Peterson's house looks like.

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

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

10. What information can Frank give Scarpetta in chapter six?

(see the answer keys)

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