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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women were found dead or dying at the scene of the accident?

2. Which character is found dead at the beginning of the chapter?

3. To whom is the interviewee related?

4. Who will be involved in the latest murder case?

5. Why does the cop get arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is another connection between Trevisan and Favero?

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

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

4. Who discovers Trevisan's body? What is the character's initial reaction? What does the character do?

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

6. How does Paola react to Chiara's news? What does Paola try to explain to Chiara?

7. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

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

9. 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.

10. What is Chiara's opinion about her new role in the case? How does she hope her parents will react to the news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brunetti often shares his work with his wife, Paola Falier. What kind of influence does Paola have on Brunetti regarding his work? Is it appropriate for Paola to know about the cases? What kind of input might she have? How was Paola involved in this case? What kind of advice might she have given to Brunetti? What might be something Paola would do that would be over the line in regards to police work?

Essay Topic 2

Because the snuff film was made in Bosnia and the truck and women came from Romania, Brunetti and the other police will most likely have to deal with the international police, often known as Interpol. Research and describe Interpol, its purpose and methods. Compare and contrast it to the police forces in Italy and the United States. What is the main difference? Do police work alongside Interpol or does Interpol take over the case? What do you think Brunetti's opinion is regarding working with Interpol? What would be the best way for the agencies to communicate and cooperate?

Essay Topic 3

Brunetti meets with the Chief Justice with the hopes of getting inside information on Trevisan, Favero, Lotto, and the cartel in general. Discuss Brunetti's relationship with the judge. Why would the judge be inclined to help the police? Why would the judge be a better source of information than a neighbor of the victim or someone in Trevisan's law practice? Do you think it was difficult for the judge to see Brunetti? How might other favors and political connections play into solving various murder cases? Use examples.

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