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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 is the relationship between the interviewee and the murdered man?

2. After the crash, where did the vehicle land?

3. Who is the main character in DEATH AND JUDGMENT?

4. Who will be involved in the latest murder case?

5. What is the name of the police commissioner's boss?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Chiara's opinion about her new role in the case? How does she hope her parents will react to the news?

3. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

4. What news does Chiara give to her father? How is the work being done?

5. What is Monelli's role in this scene? What does the officer attempt to do?

6. What is the first scene in the book? What time of year is it? Why are the scene and the weather important to the rest of the story?

7. What is the conversation between Paola and Brunetti after Chiara goes to bed? How does each character feel about the discussion?

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

9. What does the doctor think killed Favero? How much of the substance was present? What does it mean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of Chapter 1, the reader is introduced to a scene in which a truck from Romania crashes in the Italian Alps. Examine the presence of the truck, why it crashed, and what it means to the story. Why is it important to know that the truck is from Romania? Why does the origin of the truck and cargo matter in the story? Why do you think the author chose Romania over Bosnia or some other country? What is the special appeal about eastern European girls? How might they have been contacted and coerced to make the trip?

Essay Topic 2

Brunetti had a difficult time when interviewing Franca Trevisan. Although Franca would not always talk, it was clear to Brunetti that she was hiding something. Why did Brunetti suspect Franca? Did Franca do anything illegal? Could Franca be arrested for simply knowing about the crimes? What is your opinion about Franca's treatment of Francesca? Would Franca be able to protect Francesca from the cartel?

Essay Topic 3

Brunetti does not always follow the rules, however he is adept at getting results. One way in which Brunetti may have broken the rules is by lying to or coercing the interviewees and suspects. Examine Brunetti's interview and investigation techniques. Which are questionable? What is the punishment for improper methods? What might Patta do if he found out about Brunetti's methods? How did Brunetti handle the pimp and the prostitute?

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