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Quiz about Patricia Cornwells Point of Origin

Patricia Cornwell's "Point of Origin" Quiz

My all time favorite writer. Enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by kendall. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kendall

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,852

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1751

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who writes the letter to Kay Scarpetta in the beginning of the book? Hint

Lucy

Carrie

Benton

Kenneth

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the owner of the horses that are killed in the fire? Hint

Senator Lord

Kenneth Sparkes

Jame Gumb

Temple Gault

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Question 3 of 10

3. Whose body was discovered in the master bathroom of the house? Hint

Lucy's

Claire's

Jack's

Kenneth's

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is Lucy dating in this book? Hint

Carrie

Janet

Joan

Mary

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Question 5 of 10

5. What well known person dies in this book? Hint

Benton Wesley

Lucy Farincelli

Kay Scarpetta

Pete Marino

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the 'boss' over ATF? Hint

Lucy

Teun McGovern

Senator Lord

Paul Krendler

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Question 7 of 10

7. How did Carrie hook up with her murdering partner? Hint

met at hospital

internet

telethon

was her doctor

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Question 8 of 10

8. What did Kay, Teun, Lucy, and Pete discover in the sub zero refrigerator? Hint

legs

feet

arms

faces

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did Lucy finally kill Carrie?

Answer: (yes or no?)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where were Benton's ashes scattered? Hint

North Carolina

Jamestown

Hilton Head

Richmond

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who writes the letter to Kay Scarpetta in the beginning of the book?

Answer: Carrie

Carrie sends Dr. Scarpetta a strange, threatening letter. In it she makes veiled threats to Lucy, Dr. Scarpetta's niece.

2. Who is the owner of the horses that are killed in the fire?

Answer: Kenneth Sparkes

Kenneth Sparks owned the ranch. Most of his beloved horses died in the fire.

3. Whose body was discovered in the master bathroom of the house?

Answer: Claire's

Claire was hoping to work things out with Kenneth by coming to his house. She was murdered.

4. Who is Lucy dating in this book?

Answer: Janet

Janet is worried about Lucy's mental health.

5. What well known person dies in this book?

Answer: Benton Wesley

Benton is murdered by Carrie Grethen and her psychotic friend.

6. Who is the 'boss' over ATF?

Answer: Teun McGovern

Kay Scarpetta thinks that Teun is becoming a mother figure to Lucy.

7. How did Carrie hook up with her murdering partner?

Answer: internet

They met through the internet

8. What did Kay, Teun, Lucy, and Pete discover in the sub zero refrigerator?

Answer: faces

He took their faces as trophies.

9. Did Lucy finally kill Carrie?

Answer: yes

She blew up their helicopter.

10. Where were Benton's ashes scattered?

Answer: Hilton Head

Kay and Wesley were going to vacation there together. Benton had to go alone while Kay worked on the Sparks case.

Source: Author kendall

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