2. In chapter thirty when Scarpetta tells Marino to tell her all about what happened with Mrs. Paulsson, what are the reasons that makes Marino considers lying?

3. Describe Henrietta Walden as viewed by Benton Wesley.

4. Describe Mrs. Paulsson's bathroom.

5. Describe Dr. Marcus' behavior on Monday and Thursdays' of every week.

6. What does Lucy fabricate for her neighbor Kate?

7. Describe the events that happen at Mrs. Paulsson's house as Marino describes them to Scarpetta.

8. Describe Edgar Allen Pogue's supervisor,Dave, at the Anatomical Division.

9. Why is Bailey doing the funeral home a favor by tying off the carotid during autopsy?

10. Describe Lucy and Frank Marino's relationship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nature versus nurture can be seen in the story as a theme.

Part 1) Is there any indication that Lucy turned out like her aunt, who seemingly helped to raise Lucy? Explain.

Part 2) Is it possible that Gilly would have grown up to be an abuser like her mother? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) What obvious differences are seen between Benton and Marino?

Part 2) Is there any indication that Scarpetta could care for Marino the same way that he cares for her? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Arnette is never met in the story although she is talked about often.

Part 1) Explain what the significance is about Mrs. Arnette.

Part 2) Was it necessary for the reader to know as much about Mrs. Arnette as was told, such as the fact that she was killed just as Gilly was after giving Pogue money and letting him live in the house?

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