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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Scarpetta examines the bodies of Deborah Harvey and Fred Cheney in the woods, what does she notice?
(a) The bones were mixed together in a jumbled heap.
(b) The bodies had been moved.
(c) Body parts had been scattered.
(d) The bodies had been lying in a pond.

2. Who is Hilda Ozimek referring to when she uses the phrase, "defender, someone who does battle"?
(a) Jack of hearts.
(b) Scarpetta.
(c) Pat Harvey.
(d) Pete Marino.

3. How does Hilda describe an object still at the site where Deborah and Fred were found?
(a) An object shaped like a small pistol.
(b) An object shaped like a screwdriver.
(c) Something metal that has to do with war.
(d) Something long, slender, and very dangerous.

4. As Chapter 2 opens, Kay Scarpetta is invited to lunch by whom?
(a) Deborah Harvey.
(b) Pat Harvey.
(c) Pete Marino.
(d) Bob Harvey.

5. As the story opens, where is the crime scene investigation taking place?
(a) At a resort in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
(b) In an apartment building near the Richmond airport.
(c) A rest stop off highway I-64.
(d) A beach house on the coast of North Carolina.

6. What do Scarpetta and Turnbull believe Camp Peary might be?
(a) Training ground for the Green Berets.
(b) Training ground for the Marines.
(c) Training ground for CIA agents.
(d) Training ground for the Virginia National Guard.

7. What is the special name the media has for a series of unsolved murders?
(a) The Mystery Slayings.
(b) The Teen Mystery Murders.
(c) The Romance Murders.
(d) The Couple Killings.

8. When Pat Harvey shows Hilda a picture of Fred Cheney, what does Hilda immediately know?
(a) Fred is dead.
(b) Fred and Deborah had a fight.
(c) Fred was in Las Vegas.
(d) Fred had a fight with Pat Harvey.

9. What do Scarpetta and Marino take with them on a field investigation?
(a) An article on guerrilla warfare.
(b) Files from other unsolved murders.
(c) A sweatshirt and a belt.
(d) A metal detector and a rake.

10. According to Scarpetta, why did Wesley move the bodies of Deborah and Fred in violation of procedure?
(a) Wesley was looking for the jack of hearts.
(b) Wesley was looking for signs of rape.
(c) Wesley was looking for a weapon.
(d) Wesley was looking for cigarette butts.

11. Why does Marino think Deborah and Fred walked slowly into the woods?
(a) They were shackled at the ankles.
(b) They had hoods over their heads.
(c) They were barefoot.
(d) They were bound side-by-side.

12. What object belonging to Deborah was handled by the person that gave her directions to the rest stop?
(a) Her wallet.
(b) Her hairbrush.
(c) Her student identification..
(d) Her driver's license.

13. What does Abby Turnbull tell Scarpetta about her situation?
(a) She doesn't know anything about the missing teens.
(b) She's being followed.
(c) She should take a vacation.
(d) She deserves a pay raise for her work.

14. What does the firearms expert tell Scarpetta about the bullet found in Deborah's spine?
(a) It is often found in victims of gang murders.
(b) It has not been produced for decades.
(c) It was manufactured in Latin America.
(d) It is similar to ones used by federal authorities.

15. What key piece of evidence does Scarpetta learn was found at the murder site?
(a) An ace of spades was found in Deborah's purse.
(b) A jack of hearts was found near Fred Cheney.
(c) A jack of hearts was found in Deborah's purse.
(d) A jack of hearts was found in Deborah's pants pocket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Pat Harvey the tip about the possible drug activities of certain charities?

2. In the murders of Deborah and Fred, who does Marino think was killed first?

3. What is the occupation of Scarpetta's friend, Abby Turnbull?

4. What does Hilda tell Scarpetta she can see around people?

5. What does Pete Marino think about Scarpetta's friend, Abby Turnbull?

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