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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 first name of the new partner?

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

3. With whom was the new partner having a romantic affair?

4. Della Corte tells Brunetti he is convinced that the pimp is using which drug?

5. What help will Brunetti offer to the woman from the bar?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rondini often did work for the Questura and Brunetti. The work was not always necessarily legal but helpful and/or necessary. Examine Rondini's role in the story, how he helped the Questura, and his relationship with Brunetti and Zorzi. What do you think Patta would say about Rondini's work? Is all of the work illegal? Could it jeopardize Brunetti's case? How could Brunetti get the same information in a more routine and acceptable way?

Essay Topic 2

Brunetti was not pleased when Vianello suggested that they use Topa for the stakeout in Pinetta's bar. Discuss in detail the reason for using Topa at the bar. Why did Brunetti object? Why does Brunetti not like Topa? Why is Topa no longer a cop? Did Topa do good work in the investigation? What did Topa learn? What was the final outcome?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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