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Patricia Cornwell's 'Postmortem' Quiz II

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A multiple-choice quiz by DillPickle. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DillPickle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,040

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1400

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What local reporter finds that her sister has been murdered by a serial killer? Hint

Abby Road

Abby Turnbull

Abby Church

Abby Normal

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Abby's murdered sister? Hint

Pam

Henna

Renee

Jaque

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Question 3 of 10

3. The investigators worked for weeks trying to find a common link between the murder victims. What did they finally determine was the element that attracted the killer to his victims? Hint

Their blue eyes

Their occupations

Their red hair

Their speech

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did the killer first come into contact with the victims? Hint

At a bar

On the phone

At their workplace

A Restaurant

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the occupation of Mr. Nobody? Hint

Computer analyst

Construction worker

Police dispatcher

Floral delivery man

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the Commonwealth's attorney who Abby Turnbull claims sexually assaulted her? Hint

Benton Wesley

Norman Tanner

Bill Boltz

Matt Petersen

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Question 7 of 10

7. The killer suffers from a metabolic disorder called Maple Syrup Urine Disease. What symptoms of the disease give him away? Hint

None of these

Frequent trips to the restroom

A sickly, sweet smelling body odor

Low IQ

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Question 8 of 10

8. What soap crystals, found on the victims' bodies, led investigators to the killer, because of his frequent washing? Hint

Dawn

Dove

Palmolive

Borawash

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Question 9 of 10

9. What provoked the killer to go after Scarpetta? Hint

An article written by Abby Turnbull

She was his type

Scarpetta called him stupid

He was afraid she would catch him

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who discovered that Dr. Amburgey was the one who snuck into the morgue and tampered with lab results? Hint

Wesley

Wingo

Scarpetta

Marino

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What local reporter finds that her sister has been murdered by a serial killer?

Answer: Abby Turnbull

The story begins with Abby Turnbull being a sort of nemesis for Kay Scarpetta because of her aggressive reporting style, but in the end they become friends.

2. What was the name of Abby's murdered sister?

Answer: Henna

Henna was separated from her husband and living with Abby at the time she was killed. Abby had been out of town for the weekend and returned to find Henna murdered.

3. The investigators worked for weeks trying to find a common link between the murder victims. What did they finally determine was the element that attracted the killer to his victims?

Answer: Their speech

The killer was first attracted to the victims by their voices because that was his first contact with them. Later, he would stalk them and catch them alone.

4. Where did the killer first come into contact with the victims?

Answer: On the phone

His first contact with them was by phone, because he was a dispatcher for the police department. Each victim, at some point, had called 911 and given her address.

5. What was the occupation of Mr. Nobody?

Answer: Police dispatcher

As a police dispacher, the killer had access to the addresses and phone numbers for anyone who called in.

6. What was the name of the Commonwealth's attorney who Abby Turnbull claims sexually assaulted her?

Answer: Bill Boltz

Bill Boltz happened to be Kay Scarpetta's current love interest when she heard about Abby's claims of assault. Time proves the accusations to be true.

7. The killer suffers from a metabolic disorder called Maple Syrup Urine Disease. What symptoms of the disease give him away?

Answer: A sickly, sweet smelling body odor

The sickly, sweet smell is especially strong during times of stress. He needs to repeatedly wash himself in order to hide his disorder.

8. What soap crystals, found on the victims' bodies, led investigators to the killer, because of his frequent washing?

Answer: Borawash

Borawash was a powdered hand-soap used in all city government offices. It contained borax which glows under certain light and was noticed on the victims' bodies by Scarpetta.

9. What provoked the killer to go after Scarpetta?

Answer: An article written by Abby Turnbull

At Scarpetta's request, Abby penned an article for the paper that in vague terms described the killer's medical condition. In the course of the article it was mentioned that Scarpetta was questioning the killer's mental capacity because of the effects of his condition. This enraged him.

10. Who discovered that Dr. Amburgey was the one who snuck into the morgue and tampered with lab results?

Answer: Wingo

Wingo, who idolized Scarpetta, couldn't stand for her to be in trouble for a mistake she hadn't made. He investigated for himself and found evidence that Amburgey was trying to set Scarpetta up by tampering in the lab.

Source: Author DillPickle

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