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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Beryl write two personal letters?
(a) B.
(b) W.
(c) M.
(d) R.

2. In Chapter 1, in what job role does Kay Scarpetta work?
(a) Chief forensics detective.
(b) Private investigator.
(c) Chief medical examiner of Virginia.
(d) Richmond coroner.

3. For whom does Benton Wesley do profiling work?
(a) ATF.
(b) FBI.
(c) CIA.
(d) Richmond police.

4. In Chapter 3, where does Kay Scarpetta go to learn more about Beryl's writing?
(a) The FBI.
(b) The police station.
(c) The CIA.
(d) The library.

5. In Chapter 4, in what type of solution must fibers be placed before they go into an ultrasound bath?
(a) A formaldehyde solution.
(b) A soapy solution.
(c) An acetone solution.
(d) An icy solution.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of gun is on the kitchen counter in Beryl's home?

2. Who has a lot to lose if the manuscript is published?

3. At what venue is the annual DAR event where Beryl is charming and meets Mrs. J. R. McTigue?

4. How did these fibers become attached to Beryl?

5. In what month does Beryl speak at the DAR meeting?

(see the answer key)

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