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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Dr. Kay Scarpetta?
(a) A microbiologist .
(b) The medical examiner.
(c) A nurse with a PhD.
(d) Just a regular doctor.

2. Where does Lucy live?
(a) Florida.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Canada.

3. Why must Susan lie down during Eddie Health's autopsy?
(a) Because the formaldehyde is not good for pregnant women.
(b) Because she is of no use with her broken wrist.
(c) Because she cannot see now that her glasses are broken.
(d) Because she has compromised the security of the lab by breaking Scarpetta's computer.

4. Who does Scarpetta instruct to take Waddell's fingerprints?
(a) Susan.
(b) No one.
(c) Benton.
(d) Pete.

5. What does Scarpetta find on Eddie Heath's wrists during his autopsy?
(a) Tape residue.
(b) Rope.
(c) Marker marks.
(d) Chewing gum.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nicholas Grueman usually make Scarpetta feel?

2. Who is Mark James?

3. In what city does Dr. Scarpetta work?

4. Who tells Scarpetta that Waddell's execution is taking place as planned?

5. On what day does Lucy fly up to see Scarpetta?

(see the answer key)

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