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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 interview next?

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

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

4. Which canal did the funeral procession pass on its way to the graveyard?

5. What is the name of Brunetti's wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do the investigators find odd about Wellauer's closet?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who is the first person interviewed by Brunetti in chapter 3? What is Brunetti's impression of the interviewee?

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

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

Explain in detail the plot and theme of "La Traviata." Also cite the history of the opera and other works it has inspired. Are there any similarities or correlations between "La Traviata" and "Death at La Fenice?" Explain.

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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