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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 does the Iranian witness say he heard?

2. What character is sentenced to prison in this chapter?

3. What kind of business does Nils own?

4. Where does Wallander arrange to pick up his sister?

5. With whom does Wallander have dinner in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wallander witness at the building covered in scaffolding?

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

3. What new information do the police find out about Lovgren in this chapter?

4. How does the Malawian witness waste police time?

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

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

7. Why is Bjork angry about the car crash?

8. What does Wallander find out about Erik in this chapter?

9. How does Strom die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the different subplots in the story? How do they link to the main plot? Why is it important subplots have something in common with the main story? What is an example of a bad subplot?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

How is Anette connected with the case? What role does the author suggest she will play in the book in the future? Why is this role important to the book's meaning?

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