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

2. This particular organization linked to Trevisan was supposedly located in which city?

3. What is the profession practiced by Lotto?

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

5. What led to Brunetti's suspicions about the origin of the item?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Brunetti expect when questioning the pimp

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

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 does the prostitute tell Brunetti?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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