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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. The vehicle was licensed in which country?

2. Why does the cop get arrested?

3. Who supposedly botched the crime scene?

4. Why was this particular cop chosen to help out on the murder case?

5. The police have a plan to investigate the murder. What is the first step in executing the plan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

3. How might the deaths tie into the corruption case Brunetti had been working on for months?

4. What happens to the truck and the victims after the scene is cleared by the police?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 had a difficult time when interviewing Franca Trevisan. Although Franca would not always talk, it was clear to Brunetti that she was hiding something. Why did Brunetti suspect Franca? Did Franca do anything illegal? Could Franca be arrested for simply knowing about the crimes? What is your opinion about Franca's treatment of Francesca? Would Franca be able to protect Francesca from the cartel?

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