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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. What did the man have in his possession?

2. What was the official reason for the cop's expulsion?

3. The item(s) found in the man's possession could be related to a crime involving what kind of company/organization?

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

5. The undercover work involves investigation of which character?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Signora Ceroni is a hardened woman who has done everything to bring herself out of the negative place she was in when she first arrived in Italy. As a result, Ceroni has no pity for others that are in the same situation. Examine Ceroni's experience, where she was, her journey while in Italy, and how she came through the difficult times. Also examine how Ceroni's attitude may have helped and/or hindered her in her professional life and choices.

Essay Topic 2

One of the major reasons for the distribution channels of the cartel is to sell the snuff films. Explain in detail what a snuff film is and why they are often popular underground. Is a snuff film the same as pornography? Explain. Do snuff films really exist? What is the punishment for making or selling a snuff film? In what types of places might one sell or distribute the film? Who might be the most likely consumer?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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