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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. Brunetti notices that the women look at each other with which type of look?
(a) Knowing.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Conspiratorial.

2. According to the Signora, how many inheritors are listed in Wellauer's will?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

3. What word is used to describe the documents found in Wellauer's study?
(a) Unimportant.
(b) Fascinating.
(c) Interesting.
(d) Incriminating.

4. How many steps are there leading up to Brunetti's apartment?
(a) 103.
(b) 86.
(c) 79.
(d) 94.

5. Where does Brunetti go while awaiting the results of Wellauer's autopsy?
(a) Mall.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Race track.
(d) Home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sad that Wellauer is gone but is not sorry that Wellauer is dead?

2. How old is the Signora's daughter?

3. What is the name of Wellauer's burial location?

4. The medical examiner referred to Wellauer's health as being:

5. Lynch reads a book written in which language?

Short Essay Questions

1. Commissario Guido Brunetti is called to investigate a homicide. Who is the victim and how is the crime committed?

2. Brunetti becomes fascinated with one element in Lynch's apartment. What is it and why is Brunetti intrigued by its presence?

3. What is the Count's reaction when Brunetti inquires about Wellauer's personal life?

4. What are Patta's orders to Brunetti? What is the concern about solving the case quickly?

5. What is Paola's opinion on the identity of the murderer? How does Paola come to the conclusion?

6. What is the first sign that something is amiss at La Fenice?

7. What is the content of the conversation between Brunetti and Paola?

8. Discuss the scene in which Brunetti meets Santore. What information is gained about Santore?

9. What is Wellauer's reputation? What is the man's family situation?

10. What information does Brunetti receive when he asks the Signora about Wellauer's will?

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