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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The friend owns an apartment in which city?

3. What is the name of the port being worked by Brunetti's colleague?

4. Brunetti questions the relationship between the acquaintance and the count due to the acquaintance's ______.

5. What type of poison is mentioned in the first chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What information is uncovered about Wellauer's widow?

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

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

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

8. What is the Count's reaction when Brunetti inquires about Wellauer's personal life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brett Lynch seems to be a cold and calculating woman while Flavia Petrelli seems to be more impulsive and hotheaded. Create complete character studies of Lynch and Petrelli. Compare and contrast the personalities of the two women. Which characteristics were real and which were contrived? How were they perceived by Brunetti? What was Brunetti's opinion of each?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elitist behavior. Write an essay regarding the use of elitist behavior throughout the story. How does the behavior affect the case? How does Brunetti respond? One example can be found in Brett Lynch, a wealthy, well educated and highly respected archeologist. Explain how Lynch shows elitist behavior toward Brunetti and the other police. What is the basis of the behavior? Is it societal or a conscious behavior on Lynch's part? Answer the same questions in regards to the Count and Countessa Falier.

Essay Topic 3

Brunetti begins to wonder if his judgment is sound regarding Lynch. Why? Do you think Brunetti is too opinionated to be objective in this case? Is that a common occurrence in police work? How can the police prevent or at least curb the focus on opinion regarding suspects? Write a police report from the point of view of Brunetti regarding Lynch. Point out which facts might be skewed due to Brunetti's opinion. How could Brunetti be more objective?

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