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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 supplied the item that caused the great uproar?

2. What causes the upset in the hysterical person?

3. The woman reveals to Brunetti that she has been working in the area since which month?

4. Who visits Brunetti at his office in need of a favor?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the prostitute tell Brunetti?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Brunetti think of the pimp? How does Brunetti characterize Franco?

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

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

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

Signora Ceroni is a hardened woman who has done everything to bring herself out of the negative place she was in when she first arrived in Italy. As a result, Ceroni has no pity for others that are in the same situation. Examine Ceroni's experience, where she was, her journey while in Italy, and how she came through the difficult times. Also examine how Ceroni's attitude may have helped and/or hindered her in her professional life and choices.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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