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

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

3. Which of the following is not present at Wellauer's funeral?
(a) Photographers.
(b) Casket.
(c) Signora Wellauer.
(d) Music.

4. The friend owns an apartment in which city?
(a) Venice.
(b) Campagnella.
(c) Trieste.
(d) Murano.

5. The friend is what nationality?
(a) American.
(b) Italian.
(c) German.
(d) Brazilian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Wellauer's burial location?

2. What word is best used to describe Signora Wellauer?

3. Wellauer's personality is referred to as being:

4. At what location does the crime occur?

5. What is the woman's profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is undetermined at this time? What is Brunetti's opinion?

3. What is the final piece of information given to Brunetti by Dami?

4. What does Brunetti learn about Wellauer from Paola's father?

5. What is the first sign that something is amiss at La Fenice?

6. Discuss at least a part of Signora Elizabeth Wellauer's history.

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

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

9. What was Santore's opinion of Wellauer? What was Wellauer's response to Santore?

10. What was the argument that occurred between Santore and Wellauer before the opera? What was the cause of the argument?

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