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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book is being ready by Santore?
(a) Aeschylus.
(b) Death by Sword.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Aesop's Fables.

2. What is the name of the singer referred to by Paola's friend?
(a) Zorzi.
(b) Montenegro.
(c) Allegro.
(d) Santina.

3. Who is sad that Wellauer is gone but is not sorry that Wellauer is dead?
(a) Fallier.
(b) Dardi.
(c) Santore.
(d) Brunetti.

4. How may children does Wellauer have with his second wife?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

5. Brunetti describes his relationship with his in-laws as being which of the following?
(a) Easy.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Cold.

6. What type of poison is mentioned in the first chapter?
(a) Arsenic.
(b) Strychnine.
(c) Cyanide.
(d) Lead.

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

8. Where was the singer discovered?
(a) TV show audition.
(b) Dance hall.
(c) Carnivale celebration.
(d) Shopping mall.

9. What unusual item was found on Wellauer's body?
(a) Unidentified bruises.
(b) Injection marks.
(c) Birthmarks.
(d) Numbered tattoo.

10. What is the approximate age difference between the Signora and Wellauer?
(a) 31 years.
(b) 37 years.
(c) 26 years.
(d) 18 years.

11. How many times had Wellauer been married?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

12. Brunetti questions the relationship between the acquaintance and the count due to the acquaintance's ______.
(a) Political views.
(b) Jurisdiction.
(c) Dislike of wealthy people.
(d) Profession.

13. What word is best used to describe the woman's personality?
(a) Stern.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Cheery.
(d) Flighty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The poison was contained in what item?

2. What is the occupation of the most recent wife?

3. What is the man's title?

4. Brunetti and the other officers find it strange that there was no sign of the _____ at the residence.

5. Which palace is viewed by the funeral procession?

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