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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. Flavia's lawyer accuses her of living what type of life?

2. Which character presented himself to the man as Hilmar Doerr?

3. The character claimed to be from which country?

4. Brunetti learns that Flavia became a superstar after her first appearance as a(n):

5. In what department does the ex-husband work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Brunetti's final decision regarding Wellauer's death? What is Patta's reaction to the final report?

2. What is Signora Wellauer's explanation of the injection marks on her husband's body?

3. What is Erich Steinbrunner's occupation? What does Brunetti learn from the conversation with Erich Steinbrunner?

4. Lynch calls Brunetti at home, extremely upset. What is Lynch's problem?

5. What does Brunetti learn that solves the mystery of Petrelli's skylights? Where did she get them?

6. Describe the location and condition in which Clemenza Santina lives.

7. Who calls Brunetti in the middle of the night? What new information is revealed?

8. Describe at least some of the information Brunetti learns about Lynch's background.

9. What is on the television when Brunetti arrives at home? What is the conversation Brunetti has with Chiara?

10. What does Brunetti learn by reviewing the autopsy reports? How does Wellauer's ex-husband fit into the case?

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

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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