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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 reason is Scarpetta given for the unusual appearance of Waddell's body?
(a) He had a nose bleed.
(b) He tripped and fell.
(c) He wouldn't let anyone shave him.
(d) He was dead a few minutes ago.

2. Who is Lucy?
(a) Scarpetta's best friend.
(b) Scarpetta's sister.
(c) Scarpetta's daughter.
(d) Scarpetta's niece.

3. When does Scarpetta determine Jennifer died?
(a) At least a week ago.
(b) Only a few moments before Scarpetta arrives on the scene.
(c) At least a month ago.
(d) The night before her body is found.

4. How did Mrs. Clary feel about having Jennifer as a neighbor?
(a) She loved her to pieces.
(b) She felt like the whole neighborhood was going down the tubes.
(c) She didn't like her.
(d) She wished she had kids so she could babysit them.

5. Where does Waddell's body have strange abrasions?
(a) His legs.
(b) His arms.
(c) His neck.
(d) His ankles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lucy's area of expertise?

2. How old is Susan Story?

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

4. What first signals to Scarpetta that Jennifer's death may not be what it seems?

5. What suggests that Waddell hasn't eaten in a few days?

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