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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta notice immediately about Waddell's body?
(a) He has a beard.
(b) He is still alive.
(c) Someone has broken his legs.
(d) It is very bloody.

2. Who did Waddell murder?
(a) A young unknown girl.
(b) Pete Marino.
(c) Robyn Naismith.
(d) Dr. Scarpetta.

3. Which police officer arrives to watch Waddell's autopsy?
(a) Marino.
(b) Wellesly.
(c) All of the officers.
(d) None of the officers.

4. Who is Mark James?
(a) Scarpetta's dead father.
(b) Scarpetta's dead boyfriend.
(c) Scarpetta's dead brother.
(d) Scarpetta's dead ex-husband.

5. What does Scarpetta think of the lack of abrasions on Heath's wrists?
(a) He was bound after he was shot.
(b) Someone other than the killer put tape on his wrists.
(c) The tape was very loose.
(d) He was definitely not killed by Waddell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. Clary feel about having Jennifer as a neighbor?

2. For what holiday does Scarpetta invite Lucy up to stay with her?

3. When does Scarpetta determine Jennifer died?

4. What does Susan break during Eddie Heath's autopsy?

5. What does Lucy do to pass the time when Scarpetta is at work?

(see the answer key)

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