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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 business does Nils own?

2. Who is Erik Magnusson's employer?

3. From what country is Linda's boyfriend?

4. How does the Iranian say he can recognize cars?

5. What was Rune Bergman's former job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the police find in Nils' apartment?

2. Describe Anette's apartment?

3. How does Hannson think the Somalian died?

4. Describe Wallander's meeting with Anette?

5. What is Wallander's opinion on social workers?

6. What happens at the dinner between Anette and Wallander?

7. What problems does Wallnader have at the end of the chapter?

8. What is wrong with Wallander's father at the beginning of this chapter?

9. How does the Malawian witness waste police time?

10. How does the author describe Rune Bergman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following people and examine how they prove invaluable in helping Wallander solve the case.

1. Rydberg.

2. Boden.

3. Bjork.

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

What are the clues that lead to Wallander solving the case? What mistakes does Wallander make on the way?

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