View a FREE sample

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 last name of the Wellauer's maid?

2. Which position is held by Dardi?

3. What is the name of the local newspaper?

4. A conversation between the soprano, director and maestro is witnessed by which person?

5. Which of the following is not present at Wellauer's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Discuss the scene in which Brunetti meets Santore. What information is gained about Santore?

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

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

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 776 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample