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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 Mrs. Paulsson looking at in the bathroom?

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

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

4. What does Marino think he has done to Mrs. Paulsson?

5. What color is Lucy's Ferrari?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events that happen at Mrs. Paulsson's house as Marino describes them to Scarpetta.

2. Describe the evidence that Junius Eise cannot understand?

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

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

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

6. Why is Bailey doing the funeral home a favor by tying off the carotid during autopsy?

7. What are the events that Mrs. Paulsson remembers on the day of Gilly's death?

8. Why does Scarpetta tell Lucy she will be sorry for moving to Miami?

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

10. Describe Edgar Allen Pogue's supervisor,Dave, at the Anatomical Division.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

It is said in the story that Henri is narcissistic.

Part 1) Pick three other characters in the book and explain in what ways they show, at least, moments of narcissism. Give examples of their narcissism.

Part 2) Could it be that Marino was being narcissistic to some extent when he didn't want to show Scarpetta his wounds? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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