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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. People initially thought the women were:

2. Who will go undercover?

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

4. Who is della Corte?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the next person to be visited by Brunetti?

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. 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.

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

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 2

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 3

The prostitutes often have little or no choice when it comes to their own freedom. Brunetti attempted to help the prostitute from the bar by having her talk to Elletra. Examine what might be done to help the woman get back on her feet and off the streets. What kind of help might Elletra offer? What options does the woman have in regards to ending her life of prostitution? Do you think she will stay in Italy? Would it be wise to return to her own country or make a new start in Italy? What kind of programs are available in your area to help people that have fallen on hard times and wish to start anew?

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