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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the other person involved in the incident?
(a) Drug lord.
(b) Repeat offender.
(c) Jaywalker.
(d) Pedophile.

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

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

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

5. What is the name of the widow Brunetti must question?
(a) Patta.
(b) Vianello.
(c) Trevisan.
(d) Zorzi.

6. How many officers arrive at the scene of the accident?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

8. The vehicle was licensed in which country?
(a) Bulgaria.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) Romania.

9. Spying that way can be equated to:
(a) Dishonor.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Rudeness.
(d) Jail time.

10. Who will be involved in the latest murder case?
(a) Monelli and Falier.
(b) Vianello and Trevisian.
(c) Zorzi and Brunetti.
(d) Brunetti and Vianello.

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

12. What is the occupation of the main character's wife?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Professor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Police.

13. To whom did some of the items belong?
(a) Trevisan.
(b) Patta.
(c) Falier.
(d) Merli.

14. What is the name of the police commissioner's boss?
(a) Paterno.
(b) Patta.
(c) Verdi.
(d) Vittorio.

15. What time of year is it in the beginning of the book?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the official reason for the cop's expulsion?

2. Who does Brunetti interview next in the case?

3. How old is the daughter of the latest victim?

4. Which character is riding home on the Intercity train?

5. The undercover work involves investigation of which character?

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