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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Benton tells Kay he has been eating what?

2. Who is the doctor on Pogue's prescription?

3. When speaking to Mrs. Paulsson, who does Pogue reveal to her he likes?

4. What should morgues not have?

5. Who waits on Pogue at the Pawn Shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Scarpetta find in the abandoned building where she and Pogue used to work in chapter fifty-four?

2. In chapter thirty-five how does Pogue describe the eye?

3. What does Mrs. Paulson tell Marino and Scarpetta about the man living next door, Pogue, in chapter forty-three?

4. What does Lucy say to Henri, contradicting what Henri is saying is the reason for the attack?

5. What does Dr. Philpott tell Scarpetta about Pogue.

6. What is Marino thinking about in chapter fifty-five while he is in the tobacco shop?

7. What change does Lucy notice in Henri in chapter fifty-six?

8. Describe the scene in chapter fifty-seven when Pogue goes into buy the Cuban cigars.

9. What does Lucy do to imply that she is nervous and shy when she first walks into Dr. Paulsson's office in chapter forty-five?

10. What does Scarpetta tell Marino in chapter thirty-three when he asks if she is sure that Mrs. Paulsson won't call the cops?

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

Pick one of the following topics to write about:

Part 1) Mrs. Paulsson goes ahead with her accusations that Marino sexually assaulted her. Write out a short essay about what happens during the investigation and how it effects Marino.

Part 2) Write a short story about Henri's next attempt at getting sympathy from whomever she is taking advantage of.

Part 3) Write a short summary about what happens to Pogue when he goes on trial for the murder of Gilly Paulsson and the other things he has done.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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