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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lynch admits to bribing which of the following?
(a) Vice-Questore.
(b) City planner.
(c) Commissioner.
(d) Doorman.

2. How long were the Wellauer's married?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 4 years.

3. The widow Wellauer is originally from which country?
(a) Holland.
(b) Hungary.
(c) Germany.
(d) Sweden.

4. How many officers are assigned to Brunetti?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. What is the man's title?
(a) Lord.
(b) Commissario.
(c) Questore.
(d) Maestro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What royal titles are used by Paola's parents?

2. Who does Brunetti call to get information on the man who played first violin at La Fenice?

3. Patta gives Brunetti a hard time about which of the following?

4. What was unacceptable in the eyes of Wellauer?

5. What criminal activity is related to Wellauer?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Brunetti walks home from his meeting with Lynch he thinks about Paola's family. What is Brunetti's relationship with his in-laws?

2. Paola introduces Brunetti to which one of her old college friends? What is the purpose of the introduction?

3. Who is Giuseppe Patta? What is Brunetti's opinion of the man?

4. What is Paola's opinion on the identity of the murderer? How does Paola come to the conclusion?

5. What did Signora Wellauer describe as being typical behavior of her husband before and during a performance?

6. Why does Brunetti want to go to the Faliers' house for a party?

7. Who does Brunetti bump into at the party? Why is he surprised to see this particular guest?

8. What is the content of the conversation between Brunetti and Paola?

9. What is Wellauer's reputation? What is the man's family situation?

10. Brunetti learns some background information on Wellauer's life. List at least two important facts learned about Wellauer.

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