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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. What was the character's profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Cop.
(c) Politician.
(d) Conductor.

2. What are "bussolai?"
(a) Pretzels.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Pasta.
(d) Buses.

3. What is the name of Wellauer's most recent wife?
(a) Artista.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Genevieve.
(d) Verona.

4. Brunetti is ordered to arrive in Patta's office at what time each morning?
(a) 7:30.
(b) 8:00.
(c) 9:00.
(d) 8:30.

5. What position is held by Echeveste?
(a) Second Alto.
(b) Tenor.
(c) Soprano.
(d) Baritone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While reading the police reports Brunetti discovers that Wellauer owned rather expensive _____.

3. Lynch reads a book written in which language?

4. What word best describes the man's personality?

5. What book is being ready by Santore?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Commissario Guido Brunetti is called to investigate a homicide. Who is the victim and how is the crime committed?

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

5. Brunetti becomes fascinated with one element in Lynch's apartment. What is it and why is Brunetti intrigued by its presence?

6. Who is the first person interviewed by Brunetti in chapter 3? What is Brunetti's impression of the interviewee?

7. What does Padovani tell Brunetti about his first meeting with Paola?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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