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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 unusual item was found on Wellauer's body?

2. What is the name of the theater director?

3. Brunetti asks Paola to procure which of the following from her parents?

4. Brunetti is ordered to arrive in Patta's office at what time each morning?

5. How many steps are there leading up to Brunetti's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Paola's opinion on the identity of the murderer? How does Paola come to the conclusion?

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

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

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

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

10. What does the police report reveal about the fingerprints in Wellauer's dressing room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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