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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 kind of sandwich does Brunetti make for himself?

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

3. Which of the following people was put under house arrest?

4. What percent of hearing loss was suffered by Wellauer?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the scene in which Wellauer's second wife was found. What happened?

8. Brunetti goes back to Clemenza's apartment. What is the nature of the visit? What does Brunetti learn?

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

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

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

Brunetti often shares his work with his wife, Paola Falier. What kind of influence does Paola have on Brunetti regarding his work? Is it appropriate for Paola to know about the cases? What kind of input might she have? How was Paola involved in this case? What kind of advice might she have given to Brunetti? What might be something Paola would do that would be over the line in regards to police work?

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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