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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 Scarpetta drink in bed?

2. What had Dr. Paulsson canceled to fit Lucy into his schedule?

3. What hasn't Benton used at his home?

4. What is Dr. Marcus' nickname with his staff?

5. What is the foreman's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucy do to imply that she is nervous and shy when she first walks into Dr. Paulsson's office in chapter forty-five?

2. What does Scarpetta speculate may be going on when they find all the old remains that Pogue has hidden?

3. In chapter thirty-one what happens in the convenience store where Pogue goes to buy an orange drink like he had when he was a kid.

4. What does Rudy call Scarpetta to tell her in chapter forty-two?

5. Why does Scarpetta not advise Rudy what to do about calling the police about the bomb?

6. Describe what Henri admits to remembering from the attack from Pogue?

7. Describe the scene in chapter fifty-seven when Pogue goes into buy the Cuban cigars.

8. What does Scarpetta find in the abandoned building where she and Pogue used to work in chapter fifty-four?

9. What does Mrs. Paulson tell Marino and Scarpetta about the man living next door, Pogue, in chapter forty-three?

10. What does Scarpetta answer when Marino asks what if Mrs. Paulsson has aids?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) What obvious differences are seen between Benton and Marino?

Part 2) Is there any indication that Scarpetta could care for Marino the same way that he cares for her? Explain.

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