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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of the substance was reported to be found in the man's system?
(a) 4 mg.
(b) .21%.
(c) 20 mg.
(d) 4 oz.

2. The item(s) found in the man's possession could be related to a crime involving what kind of company/organization?
(a) Pharmaceuticals.
(b) Labor.
(c) Immigration.
(d) Telephone.

3. What kind of vehicle is in a fatal accident?
(a) Boat.
(b) Car.
(c) Truck.
(d) Bicycle.

4. What was the official reason for the cop's expulsion?
(a) Disobeying rules.
(b) Lack of work.
(c) Retirement.
(d) Insubordination.

5. Why did the cop get forced out of the police?
(a) For beating someone up.
(b) For lying.
(c) Stealing drugs.
(d) For embezzlement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the victim's daughter?

2. What is the Intercity train's destination at the time of the death?

3. Who does Brunetti interview next in the case?

4. Who often consults with the police?

5. How was this particular former cop linked to Vianello?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

2. How does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's murder? What are Brunetti's initial thoughts?

3. What happened after the police were called? What was the response by officials?

4. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

5. What is Monelli's role in this scene? What does the officer attempt to do?

6. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

7. Who is the first murder victim in the story? Where is the man going when he is murdered?

8. What is the first scene in the book? What time of year is it? Why are the scene and the weather important to the rest of the story?

9. What does the doctor think killed Favero? How much of the substance was present? What does it mean?

10. Who is the next victim in the story? Where is the body found? Prominent accountant Rino Favero, the second victim, is found dead in his garage.

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