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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. After the crash, where did the vehicle land?

2. The vehicle was licensed in which country?

3. Why does the cop get arrested?

4. Who attempts to fix the situation regarding the undercover work?

5. Where will the action and this first step take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is another connection between Trevisan and Favero?

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

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

4. What does the doctor think killed Favero? How much of the substance was present? What does it mean?

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

6. 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.

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

8. Describe the people found at the scene at the accident. What questions are asked? What is the determination of the accident victims?

9. What did a bystander have to say about the presence of the women at the scene? What made the bystanders change their minds about the women?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of Chapter 1, the reader is introduced to a scene in which a truck from Romania crashes in the Italian Alps. Examine the presence of the truck, why it crashed, and what it means to the story. Why is it important to know that the truck is from Romania? Why does the origin of the truck and cargo matter in the story? Why do you think the author chose Romania over Bosnia or some other country? What is the special appeal about eastern European girls? How might they have been contacted and coerced to make the trip?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, Brunetti was presented with various leads that might help to solve the case. There are also leads that could distract Brunetti and lead him on a wild goose chase. Discuss how Brunetti could tell a valuable lead from one that may not turn out to be anything important. Does one get precedence in the investigation? If so, how do the police decide? Do you think that the clues Brunetti chose to follow were the best ones? How might you have handled the case?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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