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

2. To whom did the item(s) belong?

3. Who is confronted once again by Brunetti regarding Chiara's trauma?

4. What does Brunetti use as a means of scaring the pimp into cooperating in the investigation?

5. The prostitute is taken to which location upon Brunetti's orders?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Various districts of the carabinieri are involved in the story, from the police in Tarvisio to Brunetti's Questura in Venice. Examine the use of various police districts and their related offices. What offices and districts were involved? Who is in charge of the entire investigation? Is it difficult to get cooperation from other agencies? How does the connection help or hinder Brunetti's case? What might make it easier for other districts and agencies to work together? What kind of authority would Patta have to help Brunetti and the case?

Essay Topic 2

Brunetti had a difficult time when interviewing Franca Trevisan. Although Franca would not always talk, it was clear to Brunetti that she was hiding something. Why did Brunetti suspect Franca? Did Franca do anything illegal? Could Franca be arrested for simply knowing about the crimes? What is your opinion about Franca's treatment of Francesca? Would Franca be able to protect Francesca from the cartel?

Essay Topic 3

Elletra Zorzi has an interesting connection with the police. Brunetti does not understand why Zorzi agrees to consult with the carabinieri. There is low pay and it is not necessary for Zorzi's career. Examine why Zorzi works with the police and with Brunetti. What are Zorzi's motives? How does Zorzi involve others in her work? What benefits are there to having a psychiatrist on hand? What tasks did Zorzi perform in this story?

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