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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. In what department does the ex-husband work?

2. What is the first name of Brunetti's friend Signorina Narasconi?

3. When discussing the case Brunetti refers to Flavia as being which of the following?

4. Who calls Brunetti with an urgent request to meet?

5. What causes the urgent need for the meeting with Brunetti?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Flavia Petrelli tells Brunetti that her children are living in Munich with her grandparents. Discuss the reasons for the children being away from their parents. Who made the decision to send the children to Munich? Why? What is Flavia's cover story? Do you believe it is true? What other reasons might there be for the children to live in another country? How do you think Flavia's grandparents feel about the situation? What is the opinion of Flavia's ex-husband? Explain.

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