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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 poison was contained in what item?
(a) Wine.
(b) Tarts.
(c) Steak.
(d) Coffee.

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

3. What is the name of the woman's friend?
(a) Bethany.
(b) Brett.
(c) Betsy.
(d) Belinda.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What opera was being performed at the theater?

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

3. Lynch reads a book written in which language?

4. What is the profession of Salvatore Rezzonico?

5. The widow Wellauer is originally from which country?

Short Essay Questions

1. What distressing news is received by Brunetti regarding potential suspects?

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

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

4. What are Patta's orders to Brunetti? What is the concern about solving the case quickly?

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

6. Discuss the scene in which Brunetti meets Santore. What information is gained about Santore?

7. What information is gathered from Wellauer's house? Who presents the information at Questura?

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

9. What comment does Santore make that intrigues Brunetti?

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

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