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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The police have a plan to investigate the murder. What is the first step in executing the plan?
(a) Finding a snitch.
(b) Stakeout.
(c) Interrogation.
(d) Search warrants.

2. People initially thought the women were:
(a) Mannequins.
(b) Dead.
(c) Runaways.
(d) Children.

3. Who is Cristina in relation to the Intercity train?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Clerk.
(d) Passenger.

4. What was the character's occupation?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Clerk.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Accountant.

5. What is the Italian term used as the title for attorney?
(a) Avvacato.
(b) Avacado.
(c) Counsellora.
(d) Barrister.

6. How was this particular former cop linked to Vianello?
(a) Ex-partner.
(b) Trainee.
(c) Former commander.
(d) Brother.

7. Who was the other person involved in the incident?
(a) Repeat offender.
(b) Jaywalker.
(c) Drug lord.
(d) Pedophile.

8. The area used as the initial setting borders which two countries?
(a) Italy and Germany.
(b) Italy and Austria.
(c) Australia and Tasmania.
(d) Russia and Turkey.

9. What is the surname of the character's wife?
(a) Brunetti.
(b) Falier.
(c) Merli.
(d) Tarvisio.

10. Why did the cop get forced out of the police?
(a) For beating someone up.
(b) For lying.
(c) Stealing drugs.
(d) For embezzlement.

11. What is the relationship between the interviewee and the murdered man?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Client and vendor.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers-in-law.

12. Why does the cop get arrested?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Selling drugs.
(c) Insubordination.
(d) Obstruction of justice.

13. Which character is riding home on the Intercity train?
(a) Monelli.
(b) Merli.
(c) Brunetti.
(d) Trevisan.

14. What is the occupation of the main character's wife?
(a) Police.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Professor.
(d) Lawyer.

15. Who was not distraught at the news of the man's death?
(a) Partner.
(b) Brother.
(c) Friend.
(d) Secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who supposedly botched the crime scene?

2. Who is in the company of the widow?

3. Who will go undercover?

4. What time of year is it in the beginning of the book?

5. The vehicle was licensed in which country?

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