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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. Where does Brunetti go while awaiting the results of Wellauer's autopsy?

2. What is the name of Brunetti's superior?

3. Brunetti learns that there have been no results regarding which of the following:

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

5. What word is best used to describe Signora Wellauer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story, Brunetti was presented with various leads that might help to solve the case. There are also leads that could distract Brunetti and lead him on a wild goose chase. Discuss how Brunetti could tell a valuable lead from one that may not turn out to be anything important. Does one get precedence in the investigation? If so, how do the police decide? Do you think that the clues Brunetti chose to follow were the best ones? How might you have handled the case?

Essay Topic 2

Paola comments that it may be the most obvious suspect that has committed the crime. Why does Paola make the statement? Which famous author does Paola quote? What causes Paola to use literature as a reference? Does Brunetti take Paola seriously? What other authors might have the same or opposite effect on Paola's reasoning? Name at least five in each category and explain, using examples.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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