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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what venue is the annual DAR event where Beryl is charming and meets Mrs. J. R. McTigue?
(a) A cocktail party.
(b) A dinner.
(c) A luncheon.
(d) A breakfast.

2. In what role does Sparacino serve for Beryl Madison's estate?
(a) Litigator.
(b) Executor.
(c) Investigator.
(d) Probate attorney.

3. Who has been murdered?
(a) Beryl Madison.
(b) Mrs. J. R. McTigue.
(c) Sterling Harper.
(d) The housekeeper.

4. For what purpose does Mark invite himself into Kay's New York hotel room?
(a) A discussion of their past relationship.
(b) For intimacy.
(c) A meeting about Sparacino.
(d) A nightcap.

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

6. Who has a lot to lose if the manuscript is published?
(a) Sterling Harper.
(b) Cary Harper.
(c) Mark James.
(d) Sparacino.

7. What does Mark do after he and Kay leave Sparacino's office?
(a) He leaves New York City.
(b) He buys her lunch.
(c) He suggests they meet later in the day.
(d) He puts her into a cab headed to the airport, without lunch.

8. With whom has Sterling remained a close friend?
(a) Kay Scarpetta.
(b) Pete Marino.
(c) Joni Hamm.
(d) Beryl Madison.

9. In what condition is the manuscript found in Beryl's bedroom?
(a) Bloodstained.
(b) Finished.
(c) Only partially complete.
(d) Ripped.

10. For how many years has Joe McTigue been working at Cutler Grove?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

11. What does Kay learn about Beryl's telephone number?
(a) It is hard to remember.
(b) It is easy to remember.
(c) It is in the phone directory.
(d) It is unlisted.

12. How many fibers has Joni collected from Beryl's hair, neck, chest, and fingernails?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

13. Why is Beryl running scared about a month before her death?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She is being threatened by a psycho.
(c) She has no money.
(d) Her book manuscript is overdue.

14. Who has been stirring up matters between Cary and Beryl regarding Beryl's new book?
(a) Kay Scarpetta.
(b) Pete Marino.
(c) Mark James.
(d) Sparacino.

15. What is scattered all over the deceased's body?
(a) Water.
(b) Snow.
(c) Bird shot.
(d) Mud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kay go to the OCME after arriving in Richmond?

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

3. What does Mark James do when Kay asks him where he is?

4. How old is Jeb Price?

5. In Chapter 9, what other crimes has Jeb Price committed?

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