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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baden note about the FBI photographer at the scene of the autopsy?
(a) He did not have clearance.
(b) He was overqualified.
(c) His camera was insufficient for the job.
(d) He had never done autopsy photos.

2. In Chapter Two, what actually caused the death of the man being autopsied in fear of small pox?
(a) Measles.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Chicken pox.
(d) Mumps.

3. The baby Baden is called to investigate immediately following the death of the lady at the benefit died from what?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Small pox.
(c) Neglect.
(d) Abuse.

4. Why does Baden challenge the autopsy finding of the Lindberg baby?
(a) The gunshot wound was too large to be from a .22.
(b) There was blood flowing the wrong direction on the body.
(c) The knife wounds did not match the murder weapon.
(d) A fractured skull is not a true cause of death.

5. What does the author note about the competency of natural death autopsies?
(a) They are never done competently.
(b) They are always done incompetently.
(c) They are always done competently.
(d) They are usually done competently.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the fallopian tubes of prostitutes show scarring during autopsy?

2. What did medical examiners have to decide between as a cause of death for Elvis?

3. Why does Baden finally choose to follow forensic medicine?

4. What does Baden point out is a misconception about drugs and alcohol?

5. What are symptoms of ricin poisoning?

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