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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. Jennifer wanted to help Waddell with his ________________.
(a) His novel.
(b) His music.
(c) His appeals.
(d) His escape.

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

3. While talking to Grimes in the doorway, Scarpetta thinks that she sees ____________________.
(a) A woman.
(b) A cat.
(c) A child.
(d) A very large man.

4. What does Scarpetta realize about the way Eddie Heath's body is positioned?
(a) The body's position shows signs of a struggle.
(b) The body has been moved.
(c) The body's position is a mirror image of how Robyn's body was positioned.
(d) The body is positioned in the shape of a letter.

5. According to the bird expert, what are the mysterious feathers?
(a) Penguin feathers.
(b) Flamingo feathers.
(c) Elder down.
(d) Peacock feathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to most of Robyn Naismith's furniture?

2. Where is Benton vacationing over the holidays?

3. Where did Grueman keep his belongings?

4. What kind of character is Benton Wesley?

5. Who relieves Scarpetta of her job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why isn't anyone able to get fingerprints from Waddell?

2. What does Susan's husband tell the newspapers about Scarpetta?

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

4. Why is Scarpetta relieved of her duties?

5. How does Scarpetta explain away the incriminating evidence found in Susan's home?

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

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

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

9. Once Lucy discovers someone has tapped into AFIS, what is Benton's theory about Waddell's fingerprints?

10. What causes the governor to resign?

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