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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Scarpetta visit Grueman after her meeting with the bird expert?
(a) To put him in his place.
(b) To discuss Grueman's findings.
(c) To get evidence that the man executed was really Waddell.
(d) To ask for a letter of recommendation.

2. What was Jennifer's relationship like with her ex-husband?
(a) Vindictive.
(b) Cold.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Friendly.

3. What does Scarpetta find on her computer after Susan has gone there to lie down?
(a) Drugs.
(b) A resignation letter.
(c) Incriminating pictures.
(d) A file she did not create.

4. What information is Mrs. Clary able to give Scarpetta about Jennifer's death?
(a) A letter.
(b) An accurate time.
(c) A motive.
(d) A means.

5. What did Susan come into right before she died?
(a) A great deal of money.
(b) A new house.
(c) A new car.
(d) A new job far away.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seeing Eddie Health, what kind of research on the computer does Scarpetta order?

2. Who does Scarpetta realize has been the only person, other than herself, alone in her office?

3. What neighborhood do Marino and Scarpetta go and visit after they see where Waddell was visited?

4. What does Benton do in response to Scarpetta's request to put an article in the paper?

5. Why does Benton think Susan did not fingerprint Waddell?

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