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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 was the length of Ceroni's relationship with Favero?

2. Where does Brunetti rush off to in an attempt to diffuse the situation?

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

4. The death of Trevisan means that the new partner will inherit which title?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What piece of evidence is Brunetti finally able to get? What information does it provide?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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