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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what source do the white ashes in the fireplace come?
(a) 60-pound rag paper.
(b) Carbon paper.
(c) 20-pound rag paper.
(d) Newspaper.

2. How long ago was the painting over the fireplace framed?
(a) 10 years ago.
(b) 15 years ago.
(c) 12 years ago.
(d) 8 years ago.

3. Who is the only person whom Cary Harper ever loved?
(a) Beryl Madison.
(b) Sterling Harper.
(c) Kay Scarpetta.
(d) Joni Hamm.

4. Beyond having chronic myelocytic leukemia, what does Sterling have in her bloodstream?
(a) Arsenic.
(b) Methanphetamines.
(c) Dextromethorphan.
(d) Alcohol.

5. What does preliminary analysis suggest could be the source of the melted plastic in the fireplace?
(a) Sterling's tote bag.
(b) Kay's medical bag.
(c) Prescription drugs.
(d) A snack container.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who commits suicide by hanging?

2. In Chapter 6, what does the Chicago medical examiner know about Mark James?

3. In Chapter 8, where is Kay's .38 revolver?

4. In addition to being Beryl's attorney, what other role does Sparacino play?

5. To what hospital is Kay bringing samples of levomethorphan on Monday?

(see the answer key)

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