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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. Who does Wallander say he partly blames for the crimes?

2. What has a man said the shooting was revenging?

3. From where does Boman call?

4. With whom does Wallander make a date in this chapter?

5. What kind of business does Nils own?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does this chapter show Wallander is unable to deal with the issues in his life?

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

4. How does the Iranian witness help the police?

5. Why is Bjork angry about the car crash?

6. What piece of luck does Wallander receive in this chapter?

7. Describe Wallander's meeting with Anette?

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

9. How does Hannson think the Somalian died?

10. How does Strom die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of Johannes' murder being so brutal? How does it link to the main themes in the book?

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

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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