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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. What is the name of the type of boat seen all throughout Venice?

2. What is the man's job?

3. What is the official cause of death for Wellauer?

4. Brunetti describes his relationship with his in-laws as being which of the following?

5. What was unacceptable in the eyes of Wellauer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. As Brunetti walks home from his meeting with Lynch he thinks about Paola's family. What is Brunetti's relationship with his in-laws?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Brunetti learn shortly after leaving Petrelli's dressing room?

9. What is the reason Lynch had such an intense dislike for Wellauer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Political views are often mentioned in Leon's books. In this case, Brunetti discusses political views with Dr. Barbara Zorzi. What does Brunetti say to Zorzi? Is the assessment accurate? What is Zorzi's response? What are the political views of each? Is the profession of either affected, dictated or controlled by politics? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

In at least two cases, Leon focuses on the loyalty of family and loved ones. Why is the topic important? Who is affected and why? How intense is loyalty regarding Clemenza Santina, Brett Lynch, Flavia Petrelli, Paola and her parents? Explain how loyalty plays a large part in the lives of these and other characters. How might the story be different if the loyalty was not such a strong element? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a 500 word essay on the following topic: Examine the sense of place used by Leon. Describe the locations mentioned in the book and how the story would suffer if the author would move it to a different location. What is the influence of old Europe in the story? How does the structure and culture of Venice play into the characters' thoughts and behavior? In what ways are the Venetians more traditional than people in the United States? Give examples.

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