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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was found in the envelope in Susan's home?
(a) Several hundred dollars of cash.
(b) Incriminating photos.
(c) Scarpetta's wallet and keys.
(d) A key to a safe.

2. On what condition will Jennifer's husband speak to Scarpetta?
(a) He is able to record the meeting.
(b) They meet in person.
(c) They meet in a very public place.
(d) He doesn't ask for any conditions.

3. Why was Grueman unable to meet with Jennifer?
(a) Waddell gave up his appeals.
(b) Jennifer decided against the meeting.
(c) Jennifer was killed before they could meet.
(d) A meeting would be unethical.

4. Over what do Benton and Scarpetta discuss their cases during the holidays?
(a) Over drinks.
(b) Over dinner.
(c) Over the radio.
(d) Over hot chocolate.

5. How does Sullivan treat the police when he calls them?
(a) Like his best friends.
(b) Rudely.
(c) With humor and grace.
(d) Kindly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucy discover about Waddell's fingerprints?

2. What is Grueman's demeanor during his meeting with Scarpetta after she met with the bird expert?

3. Who relieves Scarpetta of her job?

4. What does Benton think about Susan's changing situation right before her death?

5. According to the bird expert, what are the mysterious feathers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Scarpetta head to Robyn's old house to get fingerprints?

2. What causes Benton and Scarpetta to wonder if Eddie Heath's and Robyn's murders are related?

3. What question does Grueman have about Scarpetta's finances?

4. Why do Benton and Scarpetta rearrange the furniture in Robyn's old house?

5. Why is Benton concerned for Scarpetta's safety?

6. What does the bird expert say about the feathers found at every crime scene?

7. What personal advice does Marino give Scarpetta over lunch once rumors surrounding Susan's death have hit the papers?

8. What act of kindness does Scarpetta do for Charlie Hale?

9. What does Grueman confess about why he was so hard on Scarpetta in law school?

10. What do Benton and Scarpetta find when they darken Robyn's old house?

(see the answer keys)

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