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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. Near which city does the first scene take place?

2. The vehicle was licensed in which country?

3. What is the character's first name?

4. Brunetti is told to take care because the family is:

5. Who is della Corte?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. What is the plan between Brunetti and Vianello regarding Pinetta's? What is decided? How does the plan turn out?

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

4. What is Brunetti's first hypothesis regarding the possible connection between the two victims?

5. 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?

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

7. What news does Chiara give to her father? How is the work being done?

8. What is the conversation between Paola and Brunetti after Chiara goes to bed? How does each character feel about the discussion?

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

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

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

Signora Ceroni originally works at the travel agency to cover up the cartel's activities. Explain how Ceroni became involved with the business. Who started the agency? What was Ceroni's role? How did she become involved in the cartel? What caused Ceroni to become a legitimate businesswoman? What ideas did Ceroni take to the cartel? Was Ceroni loyal to the cartel and their activities? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Various districts of the carabinieri are involved in the story, from the police in Tarvisio to Brunetti's Questura in Venice. Examine the use of various police districts and their related offices. What offices and districts were involved? Who is in charge of the entire investigation? Is it difficult to get cooperation from other agencies? How does the connection help or hinder Brunetti's case? What might make it easier for other districts and agencies to work together? What kind of authority would Patta have to help Brunetti and the case?

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