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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 is another name for conductor?
(a) Impressario.
(b) Master.
(c) Maestro.
(d) Prodigy.

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

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

4. In what city does the story take place?
(a) Trieste.
(b) Venice.
(c) Genoa.
(d) Rome.

5. How many steps are there leading up to Brunetti's apartment?
(a) 94.
(b) 79.
(c) 103.
(d) 86.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man's title?

2. Salvatore Rezzonico points out that on the night of the last performance Wellauer seemed to have difficulties with which of the following?

3. What is the name of the singer referred to by Paola's friend?

4. What is the last name of the Wellauer's maid?

5. What is the name of the Wellauer's maid?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where was the crime committed? What event was taking place at the time of the murder?

4. What information does Brunetti receive when he asks the Signora about Wellauer's will?

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

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

7. Officer Riverre reports back to Brunetti on the search of the Wellauer house. What did Riverre observe while he was on site?

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

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

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

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