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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. Where does Clemeza Santina live?

2. According to Signora Wellauer, the maestro felt that homosexuals interfered with which of the following?

3. Santina got into trouble when she refused to sing for which of the following?

4. Which word best describes Santina's neighborhood?

5. What sound does Brunetti hear in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Brunetti's assessment of the situation? Does it help Lynch and/or Petrelli?

2. What does Brunetti note about Wellauer's datebook? What is the Signora's reaction to Brunetti's questions?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the point of Brunetti's visit to Dr. Treponti? What does Brunetti learn about Wellauer during the meeting?

10. What became of Santina's sisters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brunetti does not always follow the rules; however, he is adept at getting results. Explain at least one way in which Brunetti may have broken the rules. Examine Brunetti's interview and investigation techniques. Which, if any, are questionable? What is the punishment for improper methods? What might Patta do if he found out about Brunetti's methods? How did Brunetti handle the information he learned about Elizabeth Wellauer? What was Brunetti's final decision about the case?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Paola comments that it may be the most obvious suspect that has committed the crime. Why does Paola make the statement? Which famous author does Paola quote? What causes Paola to use literature as a reference? Does Brunetti take Paola seriously? What other authors might have the same or opposite effect on Paola's reasoning? Name at least five in each category and explain, using examples.

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