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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The medical examiner referred to Wellauer's health as being:
(a) Poor.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Extraordinary.
(d) Mediocre.

2. Who does Brunetti call to get information on the man who played first violin at La Fenice?
(a) Doorman.
(b) Priest.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Bookie.

3. Which doctor is on hand to examine the victim's body?
(a) Zorzi.
(b) Santore.
(c) Fasini.
(d) Patta.

4. At what location does the crime occur?
(a) Teatro La Fenice.
(b) Pino's.
(c) Apartment.
(d) Le Questura.

5. What time of day is it when Brunetti leaves Wellauers' apartment?
(a) Mid morning.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Late evening.
(d) Early evening.

6. Santore plans to take a trip to which major city?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Genoa
(c) Vatican City.
(d) Florence.

7. What is the last name of the Wellauer's maid?
(a) Eisenmann.
(b) Breddes.
(c) Chiarello.
(d) Flavia.

8. What is the character's first name?
(a) Guido.
(b) Helmut.
(c) Vincenzio.
(d) Barbara.

9. What word best describes the man's personality?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Humble.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Haughty.

10. What is the name of the local newspaper?
(a) Giornali Italiani.
(b) Il Giornale.
(c) Diario.
(d) Gazzettino.

11. What is the name of Wellauer's burial location?
(a) San Moise.
(b) San Moritz.
(c) St. Paul's.
(d) St. Mark's.

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

13. It is rumored that Wellauer belonged to which covert operation?
(a) Scotland Yard.
(b) Nazi.
(c) Interpol.
(d) CIA.

14. A conversation between the soprano, director and maestro is witnessed by which person?
(a) Conductor.
(b) Gaffer.
(c) Understudy.
(d) Stagehand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The widow Wellauer is originally from which country?

2. What was the character's profession?

3. Which palace is viewed by the funeral procession?

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

5. Some people object to the fact that Santore is:

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