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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. How much longer does Brunetti hold the pimp before releasing him from the interview?

2. What kind of business does the most recent suspect operate?

3. The woman expresses great concern about which of the following?

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

5. Which object was left behind in the restaurant by Favero's dinner companion shortly before his murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brunetti think of the pimp? How does Brunetti characterize Franco?

2. How does Brunetti act when meeting the prostitute? What is the purpose of the act?

3. What is the logical conclusion that could be drawn regarding Martucci's motives to kill Trevisan?

4. Who does Brunetti meet with to discuss the connection between Trevisan and Favero? Where do they meet?

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

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

7. What happened to the son after the robbery? How did it affect Brunetti's relationship with the judge?

8. How long is the pimp kept at the Questura after he gives Brunetti the information?

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

10. What does Brunetti add about terrorism and how it might affect the pimp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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