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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. How old was Lucy when she met Marino?

2. What does Pogue wear when he meets his new landlord?

3. Why won't Lucy tell Scarpetta anything about her current case?

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

5. Who re-examines Gilly Paulsson's bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the purpose of Guts Man?

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

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

6. Describe what the Decomposed Room looks like.

7. What does Lucy fabricate for her neighbor Kate?

8. When Mrs. Paulsson goes to see Scarpetta in chapter 25, what does Mrs. Paulsson say about Gilly's body and Mrs. Paulsson's ex-husband?

9. Describe Lucy and Frank Marino's relationship.

10. Describe Mrs. Paulsson's bathroom.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Arnette is never met in the story although she is talked about often.

Part 1) Explain what the significance is about Mrs. Arnette.

Part 2) Was it necessary for the reader to know as much about Mrs. Arnette as was told, such as the fact that she was killed just as Gilly was after giving Pogue money and letting him live in the house?

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Is this story believable? Explain.

Part 2) Does a story being believable make it more enjoyable? Explain why or why not.

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