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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. After Scarpetta alerts the FBI of what she saw in The Dealer's Room, how does the FBI respond?

2. What mistake does Scarpetta think the killer made years before he murdered Deborah and Fred?

3. What does Scarpetta see when she enters The Dealer's Room?

4. How was Elizabeth Mott killed?

5. What does Scarpetta suspect is of greatest importance to the serial killer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why aren't the results from the serology reports for Spurrier and the blood found in Elizabeth Mott's car considered conclusive?

2. Why does Abby find it hard to believe the murders of Harrington and Mott are connected to the Couple Killings?

3. After the meeting with Mr. Joyce, what does Scarpetta reason about the killer that leads her to the next step in her investigation?

4. What are some psychological factors Wesley shares with Scarpetta and Marino in Chapter 16 about the serial killer in the Couple Killings?

5. What does the use of the Hydra-Shok bullet suggest to Scarpetta about the killer and the investigation?

6. Why is it significant that Aranoff is not the man that approached Scarpetta and Abby that evening at the restaurant?

7. What is the result of the meeting between Detective Montana, Scarpetta and Marino in Chapter 13?

8. Describe Scarpetta's reactions to seeing Mark James.

9. In Chapter 12, why does Scarpetta decide to call Abby Turnbull about the murders of Jill Harington and Elizabeth Mott?

10. Why does Scarpetta send Abby Turnbull to check out Barry Aranoff?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how each of the following pieces of information assisted in the development of either the plot or the characters in this story. Be specific in describing how you came to your conclusions.

Pat Harvey's husband having an affair

Pat Harvey's dislike of Fred Cheney

The mutual dislike between Pete Marino and Abby Turnbull

Essay Topic 2

Hilda Ozimek, the psychic, played a key role in this story. The following two part question addresses the nature of this character in the development of the story's plot. Be sure to support your answer using examples from the story.

a) How is Ozimek's character useful in moving the story forward?

b) Could the author have used another device or character with equal effectiveness?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the similarities and differences between Pat Harvey and Kay Scarpetta in terms of their careers, the choices in their personal lives, and their style of dealing with others. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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