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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 item does the signorina threaten to withhold if Dami does not finish his meal?

2. How old was the girl when she died?

3. The vitamins were not vitamins but:

4. What caused the death of Clemenza's sister?

5. What does Brunetti trip over as he flees from Clemenza's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the interaction between Brunetti, Dami, and Signorina Antonia.

3. What information does Dami give to Brunetti regarding Flavia Petrelli's ex-husband?

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

5. Brunetti meets with Signore Traverso to discuss Wellauer's behavior on the night of his death. What does Traverso say to Brunetti?

6. What is Brunetti's response to Paola's questions about Petrelli being a likely candidate for Wellauer's murder?

7. What became of Santina's sisters?

8. Why does Brunetti begin to question himself about the possibility of Lynch's guilt?

9. What was the nature of Santina's professional relationship with Wellauer? How did the relationship end?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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