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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. Brunetti's visitor asks for Brunetti's help in obtaining which of the following?

2. Brunetti goes to his boss to say he thinks that how many of the murders are connected?

3. Who calls Brunetti at the office with upsetting news?

4. Patta tells Brunetti to let which police department handle Favero's death?

5. What eventually happened to the judge's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the first questions Brunetti asks the prostitute?

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

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

4. How does Brunetti know the Chief Justice? What is the connection between the two men?

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

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

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

8. What is Franco able to tell Brunetti about his contact? How do they communicate?

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

10. What action does Brunetti take before questioning the next suspect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Rondini often did work for the Questura and Brunetti. The work was not always necessarily legal but helpful and/or necessary. Examine Rondini's role in the story, how he helped the Questura, and his relationship with Brunetti and Zorzi. What do you think Patta would say about Rondini's work? Is all of the work illegal? Could it jeopardize Brunetti's case? How could Brunetti get the same information in a more routine and acceptable way?

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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