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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 does Eise find in the swab from the Whitby facial wound?

2. How does Lucy introduce herself to her neighbor?

3. What does Dr. Marcus take for his panic attacks?

4. What swab is a match to the Whitby swab?

5. What does Pogue complain about to his mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Dr. Joel Marcus.

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

4. Describe Mrs. Paulsson's bathroom.

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

6. Describe the evidence that Junius Eise cannot understand?

7. 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?

8. What does Lucy fabricate for her neighbor Kate?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Nature versus nurture can be seen in the story as a theme.

Part 1) Is there any indication that Lucy turned out like her aunt, who seemingly helped to raise Lucy? Explain.

Part 2) Is it possible that Gilly would have grown up to be an abuser like her mother? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Pick one character in the story that you believe to be the most interesting.

Part 1) Which character did you pick and why?

Part 2) Would you enjoy playing the role of that character? Explain why or why not.

Part 3) Is this likely a reoccurring character in Cornwell's books? Explain.

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