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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was distraught at the news of the man's death?
(a) Wife.
(b) Client.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Partner.

2. How many women were found dead or dying at the scene of the accident?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

3. What is the relationship between the interviewee and the murdered man?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Brothers-in-law.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Client and vendor.

4. What is the Intercity train's destination at the time of the death?
(a) Trieste.
(b) Padua.
(c) Venice.
(d) Travisio.

5. Brunetti practices which of the following during stressful times?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Capital punishment.
(d) Acceptance.

6. How does Paola feel about the news of the undercover work?
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Accepting.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Calm.

7. What is the Italian term used as the title for attorney?
(a) Avacado.
(b) Avvacato.
(c) Counsellora.
(d) Barrister.

8. Who is Cristina in relation to the Intercity train?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Clerk.
(d) Passenger.

9. What is the profession of the interviewee?
(a) Rookie cop.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Accountant.

10. Who often consults with the police?
(a) Verardi.
(b) Merli.
(c) Zorzi.
(d) Romanelli.

11. What is the name of Brunetti's daughter?
(a) Margareta.
(b) Paola.
(c) Violeta.
(d) Chiara.

12. What is the recently deceased character's first name?
(a) Milo.
(b) Guido.
(c) Rino.
(d) Vincenzo.

13. What is the first name of the main character's wife?
(a) Maria.
(b) Mary Frances.
(c) Paola.
(d) Cristina.

14. What was the character's occupation?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Accountant.

15. Which member of the police department finds a young woman alive?
(a) Falier.
(b) Merli.
(c) Monelli.
(d) Brunetti.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes angry at the news of the undercover work?

2. Why did the cop get forced out of the police?

3. What is the main character's first name?

4. What time of year is it in the beginning of the book?

5. The undercover work involves investigation of which character?

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