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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who supposedly botched the crime scene?
(a) Passerby.
(b) Other passengers.
(c) Rookie cop.
(d) Railway workers.

2. What is the Intercity train's destination at the time of the death?
(a) Travisio.
(b) Padua.
(c) Venice.
(d) Trieste.

3. What is the consultant's profession?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Advertising expert.
(c) Psychiatrist.
(d) Psychic.

4. How many women were found dead or dying at the scene of the accident?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

5. What is the recently deceased character's first name?
(a) Rino.
(b) Vincenzo.
(c) Guido.
(d) Milo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the cop get arrested?

2. Who was distraught at the news of the man's death?

3. Which character is riding home on the Intercity train?

4. What is the character's first name?

5. What type of substance was found in the man's system?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

2. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

3. What is another connection between Trevisan and Favero?

4. What did a bystander have to say about the presence of the women at the scene? What made the bystanders change their minds about the women?

5. Describe the people found at the scene at the accident. What questions are asked? What is the determination of the accident victims?

6. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

7. What is the plan between Brunetti and Vianello regarding Pinetta's? What is decided? How does the plan turn out?

8. How does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's murder? What are Brunetti's initial thoughts?

9. Who discovers Trevisan's body? What is the character's initial reaction? What does the character do?

10. What happens to the truck and the victims after the scene is cleared by the police?

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