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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 was the other person involved in the incident?

3. Spying that way can be equated to:

4. Who often consults with the police?

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

4. What is Chiara's opinion about her new role in the case? How does she hope her parents will react to the news?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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

Brunetti was not pleased when Vianello suggested that they use Topa for the stakeout in Pinetta's bar. Discuss in detail the reason for using Topa at the bar. Why did Brunetti object? Why does Brunetti not like Topa? Why is Topa no longer a cop? Did Topa do good work in the investigation? What did Topa learn? What was the final outcome?

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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