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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 was found in the other abandoned cars, but missing from Deborah's Jeep?

2. Who else does Scarpetta visit in Washington, DC after seeing Dr. Vessey?

3. What do Scarpetta and Turnbull believe Camp Peary might be?

4. Who found the bodies of Deborah and Fred?

5. What object does Scarpetta learn was left in the abandoned cars of the other murdered teen couples?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Chapter 1 opens, what is Scarpetta's perspective on working with other police agencies involved in VICAP?

2. Why does Scarpetta dread having lunch with Pat Harvey?

3. Describe the appearance of the bodies of Harvey and Cheney at the murder scene.

4. Why is a politically inspired kidnapping such a disturbing possibility?

5. What is the significance of Pat Harvey's political connections on the investigation of her daughter's disappearance?

6. Explain the difference if a cut is found on the top of a hand or on the palms.

7. How does Ozimek describe her impressions of Marino's wife?

8. Describe Hilda Ozimek.

9. Why does Scarpetta struggle over spending time with Abby Turnbull in Chapter 3?

10. Describe Linda, the firearms expert who works with Scarpetta.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each character below had a feeling of incompetence that led to frustration and anger. Indicate what steps the character took to overcome their feelings. Be sure to use examples from the book to support your statements.

Kay Scarpetta

Pete Marino

Essay Topic 2

The theme of trust runs through the book. Select two relationships below and describe how the element of trust influenced the nature of the relationship and the decisions of the individuals within that relationship.

1) Abby Turnbull and Kay Scarpetta

2) Kay Scarpetta and Benton Wesley

3) Abby Turnbull and Clifford Ring

4) Kay Scarpetta and Mark James

5) Kay Scarpetta and Pat Harvey

Essay Topic 3

Toward the end of the book, Benton Wesley discusses what he thinks are the psycho-sexual urges that motivated Steven Spurrier to kill. Explain how the contents as well as the condition of Spurrier's home supports or undermines Wesley's conclusions about Spurrier. Be specific.

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