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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is off limits in Marino's diet he is trying to stick to?

2. What has Dr. Fielding developed since Dr. Scarpetta last saw him?

3. What does Mrs. Paulsson put in the sink to defrost?

4. What does Lucy leave in Kate's mailbox?

5. What do they find in Gilly's drawers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Lucy finds taped to her back door.

2. On the day of Henri's assault, why was Lucy driving the blue Ferrari?

3. While interviewing Mrs. Paulsson, what does Dr. Scarpetta learn about Dr. Paulsson?

4. What does Scarpetta go to Dr. Marcus' office to complain about?

5. What does Lucy find out about Dr. Joel Marcus?

6. Describe Dr. Joel Marcus.

7. What does Marino and Scarpetta find in Gilly Paulsson's dresser?

8. Why does Dr. Kay Scarpetta come to Richmond, Va?

9. Describe Lucy and Frank Marino's relationship.

10. Describe the treasured items that Edgar Allen Pogue moved with.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the family relationships seen in the story. Pick one of the following to write about.

Part 1) Describe what is known about the Paulsson family relationship. Was there any indication that Gilly's parents did or did not love her? Explain.

Part 2) Discuss the relationship between Scarpetta and Lucy. Is it possible that they will be able to reconcile their differences? Explain.

Part 3) Take a closer look at the family relationship between Pogue and his mother. What can be deducted about their relationship given Pogue's inner dialogue with his dead mother? What else can be gathered from Pogue that points to his family connections?

Essay Topic 2

Marino is ashamed to have to explain that he was sexually assaulted by Mrs. Paulsson.

Part 1) Why is it that Marino was so ashamed to show Scarpetta his body?

Part 2) Would Marino have been less ashamed if Scarpetta had been a man or if Marino had not had feelings for Scarpetta.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used at several different intervals in the story.

Part 1) Pick out three major instances of foreshadowing and explain what they allude to.

Part 2) How would the story have been different without these instances of foreshadowing?

Part 3) Is it possible to write a story with NO foreshadowing in place? Explain.

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