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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 gets a lead on the item by remembering a conversation he had with which other character?

2. Who is the next character to be found dead in his car?

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

4. Brunetti asks numerous questions of the character regarding which man?

5. Brunetti believes that which of the major characters has been lying about knowledge of the case?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Brunetti expect when questioning the pimp

9. How does Ceroni answer Brunetti's question? Is she linked with Favero? If so, how?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Pinetta's bar was used in several instances in the story. Discuss the reason to use Pinetta's bar for meetings, interviews, stakeouts and corralling suspects. What benefits are there to using a bar opposed to a coffee shop or restaurant? What did Brunetti learn at Pinetta's? Do you think Franco will continue to do business at Pinetta's even after he was taken into Questura for questioning? What might the other patrons and bartender think of cops being in the bar?

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