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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 is one of the benefits that the men have in regards to being undercover?

2. Who else is discussed in the conversation between Brunetti and the interviewee?

3. Brunetti suspects that the item in question came from which country?

4. What causes the upset in the hysterical person?

5. Brunetti is shocked that a child would have such easy access to which item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is della Corte's take on the pimp? What is his plan?

2. How does Brunetti switch tactics when the pimp refuses to cooperate?

3. What is the Chief Justice's opinion of Ubaldo Lotto?

4. Who is the next murder victim? Where is the body found? What was the cause of death?

5. What option does Brunetti intend to offer to the prostitute as a measure of helping the woman out of a difficult situation?

6. What does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's law practice? What went wrong?

7. What does Brunetti expect when questioning the pimp

8. How do the men manage to keep their cover from the first minute they meet?

9. Brunetti played a long shot that turned out to be a good lead. What was it?

10. The prostitute re-enters the story. Where does Brunetti meet her? For what purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brunetti often shares his work with his wife, Paola Falier. What kind of influence does Paola have on Brunetti regarding his work? Is it appropriate for Paola to know about the cases? What kind of input might she have? How was Paola involved in this case? What kind of advice might she have given to Brunetti? What might be something Paola would do that would be over the line in regards to police work?

Essay Topic 2

Brunetti does not always follow the rules, however he is adept at getting results. One way in which Brunetti may have broken the rules is by lying to or coercing the interviewees and suspects. Examine Brunetti's interview and investigation techniques. Which are questionable? What is the punishment for improper methods? What might Patta do if he found out about Brunetti's methods? How did Brunetti handle the pimp and the prostitute?

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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