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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the estimated number of people that had been backstage at the theater?
(a) 100.
(b) 30.
(c) 50.
(d) 75.

2. Paola introduces Brunetti to which character?
(a) Maltovino.
(b) Padovani.
(c) Vianello.
(d) Falier.

3. Wellauer's personality is referred to as being:
(a) Whimsical.
(b) Over serious.
(c) Fliipant.
(d) Curious.

4. Patta gives Brunetti a hard time about which of the following?
(a) Office work.
(b) Trainees.
(c) Attire.
(d) Progress.

5. Who give Brunetti information on Wellauer's estate?
(a) Signora Wellauer.
(b) Paola's father.
(c) Wellauer's accountant.
(d) Paola's mother.

6. What is served to Brunetti when he arrives home?
(a) Wine.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Toast.

7. What word is used to describe the documents found in Wellauer's study?
(a) Incriminating.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Fascinating.
(d) Unimportant.

8. What is the name of the port being worked by Brunetti's colleague?
(a) Rialto.
(b) San Marco.
(c) Marghera.
(d) Venizia.

9. Which canal did the funeral procession pass on its way to the graveyard?
(a) Canal Rialto.
(b) Grand Canal.
(c) Coral Canal.
(d) Linnie Canal.

10. What is the official cause of death for Wellauer?
(a) Suffocated.
(b) Drowned.
(c) Hanged.
(d) Poisoned.

11. What is the name of the mansion owned by Paola's parents?
(a) Dio Blanca.
(b) Piazza Paola.
(c) Campo Royale.
(d) Palazzo Falier.

12. What is the name of the main detective in the story?
(a) Patta.
(b) Zorzi.
(c) Topa.
(d) Brunetti.

13. What is the woman's profession?
(a) Professora.
(b) Singer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Stage manager.

14. The poison was contained in what item?
(a) Steak.
(b) Wine.
(c) Tarts.
(d) Coffee.

15. Some people object to the fact that Santore is:
(a) Unskilled.
(b) Untalented.
(c) Gay.
(d) The boss' nephew.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Wellauer's remains taken from the funeral site?

2. What is the man's title?

3. Patta insists that Brunetti bring _______ to his office every morning.

4. Brunetti describes his relationship with his in-laws as being which of the following?

5. What unusual item was found on Wellauer's body?

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