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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused the intense reaction by one of the search and rescue dogs at the crime scene?
(a) Reaction to the handler's behavior.
(b) Reaction to a strong scent of human pheromones.
(c) The dog was getting sick.
(d) Reaction to a skunk.

2. When Scarpetta is paged, what does she learn?
(a) Two bodies have been found.
(b) The missing teens were found at a motel.
(c) The serial killer has been identified.
(d) The missing teens have been spotted in Mexico.

3. In the murders of Deborah and Fred, who does Marino think was killed first?
(a) Killer forced Fred to shoot Deborah.
(b) Deborah Harvey.
(c) Fred and Deborah were killed together.
(d) Fred Cheney.

4. What is one theory as to who might have killed Deborah and Fred?
(a) Fred's former girlfriend.
(b) Deborah's former boyfriend.
(c) A hit man working for a drug cartel.
(d) Pat Harvey.

5. Where does Scarpetta go for exercise?
(a) An indoor tennis club.
(b) An indoor skating rink.
(c) An indoor pool.
(d) An indoor track.

6. What does Scarpetta learn about Abby Turnbull?
(a) She's writing a book.
(b) She's teaching.
(c) She's gone to Europe.
(d) She's having a baby.

7. Why is Scarpetta in Richmond?
(a) To accept a speaking engagement.
(b) To learn about a legislative bill.
(c) To see her lover.
(d) To consult a psychic.

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

9. Who calls Dr. Sessions about the murders of Deborah and Fred?
(a) Abby Turnbull.
(b) Director of the CIA.
(c) Clifford Ring.
(d) Director of the FBI.

10. In Chapter 1, all the bodies in a series of unsolved murders were found within a 50-mile radius of which location?
(a) Arlington.
(b) Blacksburg.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Williamsburg.

11. Scarpetta learns the missing teens were varsity athletes in what sports?
(a) Basketball and soccer.
(b) Rugby and basketball.
(c) Football and tennis.
(d) Gymnastic and swimming.

12. What did Scarpetta's lover want her to do?
(a) Go with him to Colorado.
(b) Write a book.
(c) Have a baby.
(d) Hire a bodyguard.

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

14. What does Pat Harvey want Scarpetta to give her?
(a) A police photo of the location where Deborah's body was found.
(b) Autopsy reports on the other teen victims.
(c) Photos of locations where other victims were found.
(d) Deborah's autopsy report.

15. What personal item of one of the missing teens was found at the crime scene?
(a) A red purse.
(b) A black wallet.
(c) A purple scarf.
(d) A blue backpack.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pat Harvey shows Hilda a picture of Deborah, what does Hilda immediately know?

2. What paper does Abby work for?

3. Who is writing a book about the murdered couples?

4. What was found at the crime scene, alerting investigators the teens had made a stop?

5. At a press conference, what does Pat Harvey divulge regarding her family?

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