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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 the purpose in Marino calling Lucy?

2. Who is assigned to the Theodore Whitby autopsy?

3. How is Theodore Whitby killed?

4. What kind of phobia does Dr. Marcus have?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what the Decomposed Room looks like.

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

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

4. Describe the scene in the end of chapter twenty eight in which Marino is watching Scarpetta finish up gather samples at the scene of the Whitby death.

5. In chapter twenty-eight what does Scarpetta learn about the death of Ted Whitby?

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

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

8. In chapter thirty when Scarpetta tells Marino to tell her all about what happened with Mrs. Paulsson, what are the reasons that makes Marino considers lying?

9. Describe Dr. Joel Marcus.

10. Describe the dining and living area of Lucy's Florida home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a lot of colors and images used in the story to grab the reader's attention.

Part 1) Speculate on the reasons that the author chose the red, white and blue for the paint chips.

Part 2) What other colors could have been used in their place? Explain.

Part 3) What was significant about the fact that Lucy's mansion was pink?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Paulsson talked about the dog Sweetie.

Part 1) What was significant about Mrs. Paulsson's explanation about the non existent dog?

Part 2) Why does Mrs. Paulsson continue to cling to the idea of a dog even after she is told that they know there never was a dog?

Part 3) Could there have been a pet other than a dog introduced or was the fact that the mythical pet was a dog important? 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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