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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarpetta note about Lori Peterson's organs at the time of death?
(a) She had lung cancer.
(b) All her internal organs are very healthy.
(c) She had a small heart murmer.
(d) She had a tumor.

2. What does Scarpetta say the morgue smells like?
(a) Metallic smell of blood.
(b) Suffering and loss.
(c) Harsh sanitizers and cheap air fresheners.
(d) Stale stench of death.

3. What does Marino say to Scarpetta when she is ready to leave?
(a) That this one feels different than the others.
(b) That he will walk her to her car.
(c) That they will catch the killer.
(d) That she did a good job.

4. Who pulls up as Marino and Scarpetta leave Lori Peterson's house in chapter one?
(a) A local radio personality.
(b) A representative for the governor.
(c) Bill Boltz, the Commonweath's attorney.
(d) The mayor.

5. What does Scarpetta say is the cruelest form of punishments?
(a) Sexual harassment.
(b) Electrocutions.
(c) Isolation.
(d) Segregation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lori Peterson's profession?

2. What does Marino say as Scarpetta gets into her car to leave the Peterson's home in chapter one?

3. Where does Mr. Peterson say his wife had been working?

4. What does Scarpetta say must have been one of Lori Peterson's most prized instruments?

5. Why does Marino say the bathroom window had been unlocked in Lori Peterson's house?

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