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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. Brunetti takes a train to visit which of the following?
2. How did Clemenza's little sister die?
3. Who built the skylights in Petrelli's apartment?
4. What kind of sandwich does Brunetti make for himself?
5. Brunetti and Dami have their lunches chosen for them by the restaurant's owner, Signorina ______.
Short Essay Questions
1. Brunetti meets with Signore Traverso to discuss Wellauer's behavior on the night of his death. What does Traverso say to Brunetti?
2. What is Signora Wellauer's explanation of the injection marks on her husband's body?
3. What is Brunetti's assessment of the situation? Does it help Lynch and/or Petrelli?
4. Who calls Brunetti in the middle of the night? What new information is revealed?
5. What was the nature of Santina's professional relationship with Wellauer? How did the relationship end?
6. Describe the location and condition in which Clemenza Santina lives.
7. What information does Dami give to Brunetti regarding Flavia Petrelli's ex-husband?
8. What does Brunetti learn that solves the mystery of Petrelli's skylights? Where did she get them?
9. What did Wellauer do after his wife confessed to poisoning him and causing the substantial hearing loss?
10. What is on the television when Brunetti arrives at home? What is the conversation Brunetti has with Chiara?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an in-depth critical analysis of "Death at La Fenice." Include the plot structure, characterization, symbolism, etc. Be sure to include subplots and potential political statements made throughout the story.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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